Ehstnische Märchen by Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald

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Author Kreutzwald, Friedrich Reinhold, 1803-1882
Commentator Köhler, Reinhold, 1830-1892
Commentator Schiefner, Anton, 1817-1879
Translator Löwe, F. (Ferdinand), 1809-1889
Title Ehstnische Märchen
Note Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents 1. Die Goldspinnerinnen
2. Die im Mondschein badenden Jungfrauen
3. Schnellfuß, Flinkhand und Scharfauge
4. Der Tontlawald
5. Der Waise Handmühle
6. Die zwölf Töchter
7. Wie eine Waise unverhofft ihr Glück fand
8. Schlaukopf
9. Der Donnersohn
10. Pikne's Dudelsack
11. Der Zwerge Streit
12. Die Galgenmännlein
13. Wie eine Königstochter sieben Jahre geschlafen
14. Der dankbare Königssohn
15. Rõugatajas Tochter
16. Die Meermaid
17. Die Unterirdischen
18. Der Nordlands-Drache
19. Das Glücksei
20. Der Frauenmörder
21. Der herzhafte Riegenaufseher
22. Wie ein Königssohn als Hüterknabe aufwuchs
23. Dudelsack-Tiidu
24. Die aus dem Ei entsprossene Königstochter
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Summary "Ehstnische Märchen" by Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald is a collection of folk tales written in the mid-19th century. The book compiles various mystical stories from Estonian folklore, exploring themes of magic, adventure, and the interplay between good and evil. The narratives frequently involve characters like brave heroes, cunning witches, and transformative creatures, drawing upon the rich mythological traditions of the region. The opening of "Ehstnische Märchen" presents the tale of "Die Goldspinnerinnen" (The Gold Spinners), which introduces a lauded yet mysterious old woman and her three daughters living in isolation. The daughters, especially the youngest, are tasked with spinning gold thread under their mother’s strict oversight. When a prince encounters them in the forest, a bond is formed, leading to enchanting yet troubling events after the mother's return. The narrative intertwines themes of forbidden curiosity and the consequences of straying from one's duties, effectively setting the stage for the magical and moral complexities present in Estonian folklore throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Folklore -- Estonia
Subject Tales -- Estonia
Category Text
EBook-No. 21658
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 30, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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