Rumanian Bird and Beast Stories Rendered into English

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gaster, Moses, 1856-1939

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Rumanian Bird and Beast Stories Rendered into English" by M. Gaster is a collection of folklore tales written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rich imaginative landscape of Rumanian folklore, weaving in various fables and legends primarily centered around animals and their mythical origins. Characterized by a lyrical quality, the stories explore themes of creation, anthropomorphism, and the natural world's interplay with human existence. At the start of the collection, the author expresses his reverence for the Rumanian folklore tradition, emphasizing the simplicity and beauty of its narratives. He captures a world where animals display unmistakable human attributes and speaks volumes about the folk's wisdom and perceptions of nature. The preface sets the stage for a series of tales that not only entertain but also provoke deeper reflection on the relationship between humans and animals, echoing the time-honored human curiosity to explain the peculiarities of the natural world. Gaster's introduction of magical realism suggests that these stories are more than mere fables; they are steeped in cultural significance, reflecting the collective beliefs and teachings of the Rumanian people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2013-06-29