Sajóvölgyi eredeti népmesék (1. kötet)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Merényi, László, 1837-1907

Language:

Hungarian

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Sajóvölgyi eredeti népmesék (1. kötet)" by László Merényi is a collection of traditional Hungarian folk tales written in the early 19th century. The work explores various heroic adventures and mythological themes, prominently featuring characters such as Kiss Miklós, a brave young man tasked with retrieving the sun and the moon from malevolent forces. The blend of fantasy, moral lessons, and cultural elements offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Hungarian folklore. At the start of this folk tale, we meet a poor man on his deathbed who calls upon his three sons to instruct them on a mission. He reveals that the sun and moon have been stolen, plunging their country into darkness, and foretells that one of his sons is destined to recover them. The eldest two brothers choose beautiful steeds and weapons while the youngest picks a ragged pony and a rusty sword. Their quest takes them through enchanted lands where they face formidable dragons and trials to reclaim light from evil, setting the stage for an epic adventure infused with themes of bravery, brotherhood, and destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Az ólom-barát

A török-zultán fia

A jó-fiu

A világul szaladt szegény ember

Az aranyfogu testvérek

A hazug és a szót szóra mondó

A vitéz szabó

A mészáros-legény

Az obsitos

A számlálhatlan sok juh

A szegény asszony kakasa.

Credits:

Produced by Albert László (This book was produced with permission using text made available from the Hungarian Electronic Library. The text was amended after comparison with public domain scanned images of the original publication from the Google Books project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-01-13