Book Description
In the mid-19th century, at a time when stories told by common folk were considered worthless superstitions, Thomas Frederick Crane began to gather and study Italian popular tales—fairy stories, nursery tales, and jests. Today his great collection, Italian Popular Tales, is even more important than it was a century ago.
Product Description
You grew up with the tales collected by the Brothers Grimm as childhood favorites—almost all of us did. But do you know Thomas Crane and his collection of Italian Popular Tales?
Crane was the first folklorist to bring the rich tradition of Italian tales to the English-speaking world. His collection captivated the public with its fresh voice and unfamiliar narratives. Meticulously gathered throughout the diverse regions of Italy, Crane’s translations provided a new look into Italian life and culture.
