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Folklorists Riordan ( The Sun Maiden and the Crescent Moon ), Druts and Gessler perform a genuine service by bringing to light these tales from the Gypsy people living in the former Soviet Union. The Gypsies (or as they call themselves, Rom), as a wandering people, took on the customs and even national heroes of the lands in which they made their home. One story anthologized here, for instance, deals with St. George bestowing the blessing of God upon the Rom people. The Gypsies also harbor legends about Rom involvement in the crucifixion of Jesus ( as the maker of the nails of the cross). In a tale evoking the Arabian Nights, an old Gypsy cheats Dame Death by entrancing her evening after evening with songs played on his guitar. The first story, however, may be the best: a fairy tale, complete with evil mother-in-law, about true love triumphing through the ages. In an excellent introduction, the translator gives a brief overview of Gypsy history and culture, pointing out that ethnographic evidence shows the group springs from northern India. In all, this is an immensely entertaining addition to collections of oral tradition. Illustrated.
Copyright 1992 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Russian --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Original Language: Russian --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This small book contains fabulous stories great for reading aloud before bedtime. This book quickly became a favorite. The stories are not your usual fairy tales but express instead the reality of the Russian gypsies. Refreshing.
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There were once some gypsies living on the estate of a friendly prince; they were rich and owned many fine steeds, none better than the champion racer Samuil. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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There were once some gypsies living on the estate of a friendly prince; they were rich and owned many fine steeds, none better than the champion racer Samuil. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Saint George, Thunder Clap, Vasya Whitefeet, Queen of Spades, Old Nick, Dame Death New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Fearless Girls, Wise Women & Beloved Sisters: Heroines in Folktales from Around the World by Kathleen Ragan in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Fearless Girls, Wise Women, and Beloved Sisters: Heroines in Folktales from Around the World by Kathleen Ragan in Front Matter, and Back Matter
- Children's Stories in Play Therapy by Ann Cattanach in Back Matter
- Gypsy Folktales by Diane Tong in Back Matter
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