Excerpt from The Shade of the Balkans: Being a Collection of Bulgarian Folksongs and Proverbs, Here for the First Time Rendered Into English, Together With an Essay on the Origin of the Bulgars
One circumstance, one of the few, which pardons a preface is when three people have come together to write a book about the Bulgars.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of 101 traditional Bulgarian folk songs, meticulously translated with both accuracy and poetic sensibility, alongside a fascinating essay and 101 proverbs. It explores the rich tapestry of Bulgarian culture and the enduring power of folk art as an expression of a people's soul and experience. Delving into the songs' origins and motifs, the author reveals the profound connection between nature and human lives, the influence of classical mythology and ancient mythology, and the themes of love, loss, and resilience woven into their lyrics. Through their incredible richness, this book sheds light on the resilience of the Bulgarian people and the timeless themes that resonate with us all, providing a unique and enchanting glimpse into a vibrant folk tradition. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330873205_0
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