Unkarilaisia satuja ja tarinoita

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wichmann, Julie, 1881-1974

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Unkarilaisia satuja ja tarinoita" by Julie Wichmann is a collection of Hungarian folktales translated into Finnish, written in the early 20th century. This anthology features various stories that encompass magical creatures, brave heroes, and moral lessons ingrained within whimsical narratives. The tales reflect rich cultural traditions, with elements of humor and adventure that appeal to readers of all ages. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the story of "Sikopaimen," which follows a poor man with three sons who struggle to find food. The eldest son is given the task of chopping wood but encounters a mysterious old man who provides him with advice leading to unexpected fortune. As each son embarks on a similar adventure, the youngest, Jankó, learns the value of wit over labor, receives a magical stick, and ultimately finds himself in a series of encounters with dragons and magical creatures. His journey intertwines clever triumphs with whimsical challenges, setting the tone for the enchantment and morality present in the rest of the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Satuja: Sikopaimen. Mustavuoristo. Pekka ja Paavo. Jankalovics. Haasteleva rypäle, hymyilevä omena ja soiva persikka. Kerskailijat. Pyöreä kivi. Matias kuninkaan paimen. Pilli-Palkó. Kaunis Cerceruska

Tarinoita: Ihmehirvi. Jumalan miekka. Sotajoukkojen tie. Attilan maa. Lehelin torvi. Botond.

Credits:

Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-12-27