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Török népmesék

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Kúnos, Ignácz, 1862-1945
Contributor:
Vámbéry, Ármin, 1832-1913
Language:
Hungarian
Physical Description:
1 online resource : multiple file formats
Place of Publication:
Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
Summary:
"Török népmesék" by Ignácz Kúnos and Ármin Vámbéry is a collection of Turkish folktales written in the late 19th century. This anthology seeks to illuminate the rich narrative traditions of Turkish folk culture, offering insights into the symbolic and moral elements embedded in these tales. The collection begins with a story about a king's son and daughter facing hardship after their father's death, showcasing themes of fate, sibling bonds, and magical transformations." The opening of "Török népmesék" introduces the reader to the rich tapestry of Turkish storytelling, emphasizing the cultural and literary value of the folk narratives that often go unrecognized. The initial story follows a prince and his sister as they navigate their declining fortunes after the death of their father, the king. In a moment of desperation, the brother becomes enchanted and transformed into a deer after drinking from a tainted water source, leading to unexpected adventures. As they escape from the palace under dire circumstances, this tale sets the stage for a journey steeped in magic, trials, and the exploration of familial relationships, all of which are central to the collection's thematic core. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contents:
Őzike királyfi
A három narancs-tündér
Rózsa-szépe
Bolond Mehmed
Az aranyhajú gyermekek
A ló-ördög és a boszorkány
A hamupipőke-fiu
Az egyszeri máj
Varázs-turbán, varázs-korbács, varázs-szőnyeg
A szél-ördög
A varju-tündér
A negyven királyfi és a hétfejű sárkány
Világ-szépe
A hold-paripa
A negyven tündér pádisája
A ló-fiu és a három ördög
A kigyó-tündér és a varázstükör
Türelem-kő, türelem-kés
A kút ördöge.
Credits:
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
Notes:
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Release date is 2021-03-18

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