Eredeti népmesék (1. rész) by László Merényi

"Eredeti népmesék (1. rész)" by László Merényi is a collection of original folk tales written in the mid-19th century. The book presents a rich tapestry of Hungarian folklore, featuring magical creatures, transformative adventures, and moral lessons. The tales often revolve around relatable characters such as poor peasants, enchanting princesses, and heroic figures, exploring themes of love, fate, and the consequences of desires. The opening of the work introduces readers to fantastical elements characteristic of folk tales. It begins with the story of a poor man and his wife who, after years of longing for a child, receive a miraculous offspring that is half-human and half-snake. This unusual birth sets the stage for a series of magical events as the creature, dubbed the "csodaszülött" or "wonder child," grows up in unusual circumstances, eventually becoming a handsome young man through magical transformations. The tale weaves together themes of perseverance, divine intervention, and the pursuit of love as the protagonist seeks to win a beautiful princess's hand, leading to a series of magical gifts and trials, highlighting the interplay between destiny and personal agency. This portion of the narrative establishes Merényi's penchant for blending the ordinary with the extraordinary, drawing readers into a world of wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Merényi, László, 1837-1907
Title Eredeti népmesék (1. rész)
Contents A kigyóbőr -- A szárdiniai király fia -- Vízi Péter és Vízi Pál -- Kilinkó -- A kerek kő -- A farkas és a róka komasága -- A szegény ember és a komája -- A vén király -- A medve és a farkas -- Bolond Jankó -- Néptalányok.
Credits Produced by Albert László (This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Google
Books project.)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language Hungarian
LoC Class GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Subject Tales -- Hungary
Category Text
eBook-No. 39419
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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