One-time Dog Market at Buda: And Other Hungarian Folktales - Hardcover

Molnar, Irma

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0208025057 ISBN 13: 9780208025050

Publisher: Shoe String Press Inc.,U.S., 2001

Synopsis

Presents twenty-three Hungarian folktales, featuring historical figures such as King Matthias, legends about the founding of Hungary and the Mongol raids, Turkish tales, Gypsy stories, and tales that reflect Hungary's geographical position as a meeting and fighting place in east-central Europe.Presents twenty-three Hungarian folktales, featuring historical figures such as King Matthias, legends about the founding of Hungary and the Mongol raids, Turkish tales, and Gypsy stories.

About this title

Synopsis:

The twenty-three stories here are an appetising sampler of the over 10,000 recorded Hungarian folktales collected over the years. Sandwiched between traditional openings and closings are tales full of nimble cleverness. The Hungarian zest for life and courage to tackle even seven-headed dragons is evident throughout. The cradle of these folktales is the basin of the Carpathian Mountains. They contain historical figures such as King Matthias, and legends about the founding of Hungary and early Mongol raids. Turkish influences from the Ottoman Empire, Gypsy stories, and motifs familiar from many other countries play into the tales as well, reflecting Hungary's geographical position as a meeting and fighting place in East Central Europe. The author has supplied an introduction and comments to inform each tale with background about Hungary and Hungarians.

About this edition

• Publisher: Shoe String Press Inc.,U.S.
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0208025057
• ISBN 13: 9780208025050
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 129
• Editor: Molnar Irma
• Illustrator: Enesel Georgeta-Elena