100 Bulgarian Folk Tales
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Код:14114
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100 Bulgarian Folk Tales will give you one hundred reasons to love Bulgaria and its people. Broadly divided into six chapters, this book covers a wide range of common topics and characters pertaining to Bulgarian folklore.
Starting with the practical wisdom of everyday stories, the collection then dips into tales of magical adventures and encounters with supernatural creatures. Further, it will make you relax with witty sketches and local humour. Following the trail, you will gradually discover a closer and deeper bond to the life of our ancestors. The surviving legends of creation and shared religious beliefs will help you understand the roots of moral values, engraved in our hearts and minds to this day.
These stories will make you cherish and appreciate the past for the whole array of human experience, preserved and encoded in Bulgarian folklore. Prepare for a cosy evening by the fireplace with your beloved elders.
A collection of timeless Bulgarian folk tales that carry the spirit, wisdom, and humor of the nation. These stories, passed down through generations, reveal the essence of Bulgarian folklore — the struggle between good and evil, the triumph of cleverness over strength, and the deep connection between people and nature.
In this volume, classic characters such as the clever Peasant, the sly Fox, the foolish Bear, and the brave Hero come to life once more. The tales combine moral lessons with playful imagination, offering readers of all ages a glimpse into the traditions, values, and beliefs of the Bulgarian people.
100 Bulgarian Folk Tales includes both well-known and lesser-known stories carefully selected to represent the diversity of Bulgaria’s oral tradition. Each story reflects the unique rhythm and flavor of Bulgarian language and culture, adapted into clear and engaging English while preserving its authenticity.
This book is a perfect companion for anyone interested in folklore, storytelling, and cultural heritage, as well as for those who wish to explore the wisdom and humor of the Bulgarian people. Whether you are reading for pleasure or study, these tales will transport you to a world of magic, justice, and timeless human truth.
TABLE OF CONTENTS/СЪДЪРЖАНИЕ
Roots Create Fruits
Popular Wisdom
Popular Wisdom
The Most Precious Fruit
Plums for Dirt
The Spoilt Daughter
The Hardship Lesson
The Clever Girl and the King
The Treasure in the Field
The Father's Advice
Why We Need Old People
Respect Your Old Parents
The King's Envoy and the Witty Maiden
Soup of Pebbles
The Hungry Servant
Stealing Water Melons
Eye Bone
Magical Folk Tales
The Unborn Maiden
Life-giving Water
The Three Brothers and the Golden Apple
The Girl and the Twelve Months
The Boy and the Wind
Roses and Pearls
The Golden Girl
Little Deer Brother
The Boy Who Was Breastfed for Twenty-five Years
The Prince and the Horse's Head
Mara Cinderella
The Grateful Dead
The Language of Animals
The Fox Matchmaker
Animal Fables
The Fox and the Stork
Godmother Fox
The Fox and the Sparrow
A Bad Word Can Never Be Forgotten
A Wolf Can Change His Fur But Not His Nature
The Stone and the Snake
The Fox and Her Friends
The Lion and the Mouse
The Little Blackbird
The Prettiest Child
The Man, the Ox, the Dog and the Monkey
The Sun's Wedding and the Wise Hedgehog
The Ox and the Ant
The Snake and the Mouse
Why The Donkey Has Long Ears
The Fox and the Hedgehog
Witty and Funny Tales
Witty Peter and His Wife
Witty Peter Goes to Court
Stinky Meat
Witty Peter and the Rich Man's Son
Donkey Circus
Witty Peter Barber
Witty Peter Dentist
King Tsarvul
Witty Peter at the Fest
Witty Peter and the Uninvited Guests
Witty Peter and the Greedy Priest
Three Brothers and Two Rabbits
From Rich to Poor in One Hour
Silly Woman's Blind Luck
Women and Secrets
Wife Makes Her Husband Crazy
The Ultimate Lie
God, Saints and Sinners
Piece of Paradise
To the End of the World
Soil from Under the Sea
Woman and The Devil's Tail
How God Created People
Why Do We Need Winter
God Looks After All of His Children
How God Created Illnesses
Why the Sky is So High
Of Walnuts and Pumpkins
Why Death is Blind, Deaf and Mute
What Goes Around, Comes Around
The Strange Beggar
Everyone Should Bear His Own Cross
The Most Righteous Saint
The Monk and Saint Michael
Archangel Michael and the Poor Man
Friend with the Devil
To Host God for Dinner
Saint Illiya and the People
Saint Illiya and the Fates
The Father's Pardon
The Skinflint in Heaven
The Three Brothers Who Met God
Mother Mary in Heaven
God Willing
Τοο Many Helpers
Happiness Comes from God
Supernatural Forces
Dragon's Bride
The Samodiva is No Housewife
Samodiva, the Forest Nymph
Dimitar and the Samodivas
The Yudas and the Two-headed Man
The Fates Have the Last Word
The Love Prophecy
The Zmey's Son
Kidnapped By the Zmey
The Last Lamya
The Talassum and the Hidden Treasure
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Автор:Diana Nikolova
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Издателство:Виа Летера
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ISBN:9786197404216
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Година:2024
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Страници:344
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Корици:меки
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Състояние:отлично