Rumanian Bird and Beast Stories: Rendered Into English (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

M. Gaster

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528463595 ISBN 13: 9781528463591

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a rich collection of Rumanians’ talking-animal tales and folk legends, rendered for today’s readers.

This volume gathers traditional stories where beasts speak, miracles mingle with daily life, and songs of faith thread through the narrative. It blends humor, wonder, and moral insight, offering a window into how folklore reflects culture, belief, and everyday life.

• Enjoy vivid fables and legendary episodes featuring creatures like foxes, birds, mice, frogs, and more, all rendered with clarity and charm.
• Discover the recurring themes and religious undercurrents that shape many tales, from saints and miracles to Christian motifs woven into animal storytelling.
• Learn how these stories connect to broader European folklore, with notes on parallels, origins, and the flow of tales across cultures.
• See how images of animals and nature illuminate values, social customs, and the human imagination in Rumantia.

Ideal for readers of folklore, fairy tales, and world storytelling who want a window into Romanian tradition and its dialogue with other cultures.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528463595
• ISBN 13: 9781528463591
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 407