Roman Legends: A collection of the fables and folk-lore of Rome
Author | : Rachel Harriette Busk |
Publisher | : Good Press |
Total Pages | : 508 |
Release | : 2019-11-27 |
ISBN-10 | : EAN:4057664606730 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Roman Legends: A collection of the fables and folk-lore of Rome written by Rachel Harriette Busk and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-27 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Roman Legends: A collection of the fables and folk-lore of Rome" by Rachel Harriette Busk is a collection of Roman tales, by the folklorist. Collected in the 19th century from the oral tradition, the stories come with extensive notes on the most relevant Italian words and expressions, as well as historical and folkloric background, similar tale types from various cultures, and the circumstances of the telling. From La Candeliera to The Transformation-Donkey, this collection is full of traditional Roman stories and fairytales that have captured the hearts of readers for years.