Hungarian Folktales
Hungarian Folktales by J.K. Jackson, published by Flame Tree Publishing on October 10, 2023, presents a collection of enchanting stories that reflect the rich tapestry of Hungarian culture. This edition, comprising 256 pages, showcases tales of adventure, morality, and magic, drawing from the traditions of notable authors and folklorists such as Baroness Orczy and János Kriza. The stories encompass themes of fairy folk, fables, and transformations, offering a glimpse into the diverse influences that shape Hungary’s folklore.
Readers will find a captivating array of narratives that explore everyday life and the supernatural, featuring magical creatures and moral lessons. The collection includes tales like “Uletka and the White Lizard,” which resonates with familiar fairy tale motifs, and “Prince Mirkó,” filled with adventure and intrigue. This anthology not only highlights the folklore of Hungary but also connects to broader themes found in world literature and ancient mysteries, making it a valuable addition for those interested in fairy tales and folk tales.
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From the crossroads of Central Europe come Hungarian stories of adventure, morality, everyday life, fairies and magic.
Hungary nestles in the crossroads of Europe, and so Hungarian culture shares elements from West and East, with a rich tradition of folk beliefs and folktales that have been passed down through the generations. This delightful collection gathers together tales told by the authors and folklorists Baroness Orczy, János Kriza, John Erdélyi and Julius Pap: tales of fairy folk, adventure and adversity, fables and lessons, magical creatures and transformations – from ‘Uletka and the White Lizard’ with its echoes of Snow White, to the adventure of ‘Prince Mirkó’ with its bloodshed and diamond castles.
FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.
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