Publisher's Synopsis
Turkish Fairy Tales and Folk Tales is a collection of traditional stories from Turkey, compiled and translated by Dr. Ignacz Kunos. The book contains a total of 48 tales, each with its own unique plot and characters. These stories offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Turkey, as they draw upon themes and motifs that have been passed down through generations. Some of the tales are humorous and lighthearted, while others are more serious and thought-provoking. The stories are accompanied by illustrations, which add to the overall charm of the book. Whether read aloud to children or enjoyed by adults, Turkish Fairy Tales and Folk Tales is a delightful and engaging read that will transport readers to a world of magic and wonder.1901. These stories were collected from the mouths of the Turkish peasantry by the Hungarian savant Dr. Ignatius Kunos, during his travels through Anatolia, and published for the first time in 1889. Sample Contents: The Stag Prince; The Three Orange Peris; The Rose Beauty; Mad Mehmed; Golden Haired Children; Cinder Youth; The Magic Turban; Wind Demon; Worlds's Most Beautiful Damsel; The Ghost of the Spring and the Shrew; Romanian Fairy Tales: The Story of the Half-man Riding on the Worse Half of a Lame Horse; The Enchanted Hog; Boy Beautiful; Youth Without Age, and Life Without Death.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
