Project Gutenberg 2015-07-21 Public domain in the USA. 286 Anderton, Isabella Mary 1858 1904 Anderton, Isabella M. Anderton, Basil 1864 1953 Anderton, H. Orsmond (Howard Orsmond) 1861 1934 Anderton, Howard Orsmond 09020280 Tuscan folk-lore and sketches, together with some other papers Tuscan folk-lore -- Tuscan sketches -- Elba -- Fugitive pieces -- Two translations from the Italian of Ada Negri: The great. The workman -- Three literary studies: Giosué Carducci, Giovanni Pascoli, Lang's "Making of religion" (Italian) -- Appendix: Biographical note. Produced by Giovanni Fini and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Tuscan Folk-lore and Sketches" by Isabella M. Anderton is a collection of folk tales and sketches written in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich tapestry of Tuscan culture through stories told by local peasants and observations of their customs, hospitality, and environment. The tales blend elements of folklore, enchanting characters, and timeless moral lessons, capturing the essence of rural life in Tuscany. The opening of the book sets the stage for these evocative narratives, detailing the author's personal experience in a small Tuscan village during a summer stay. While recovering from illness, Anderton befriends an old peasant woman named Clementina, whose kindly nature and storytelling spark the collection. Through Clementina's tales, readers are introduced to memorable characters such as Elisa, a princess in a classic variation of Cinderella, and other enchanting figures from Tuscan folklore. The narrative invites readers to immerse themselves in the picturesque landscapes and vibrant community life, offering an intimate glimpse into the enduring cultural heritage of Tuscany. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Folklore -- Italy Italian literature -- Translations into English GR Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Travel & Geography Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Travel Writing 406188 2025-06-20T03:57:17.600712 text/html 391009 2024-10-24T17:45:26 text/html 320070 2025-06-20T03:57:26.999735 application/epub+zip 317935 2025-06-20T03:57:19.609732 application/epub+zip 252100 2025-06-20T03:57:18.625701 application/epub+zip 426611 2025-06-20T03:57:32.056672 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382803 2025-06-20T03:57:25.843700 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317373 2022-09-22T12:12:12.262933 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 355657 2025-06-20T03:57:16.655776 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 335647 2024-10-24T17:45:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17745 2025-06-20T03:57:32.245632 application/rdf+xml 28561 2025-06-20T03:57:18.734719 image/jpeg 4738 2025-06-20T03:57:18.682702 image/jpeg 265696 2025-06-20T03:57:17.644739 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog ca.wikipedia