Emelian the Fool: a tale by George Borrow and Thomas James Wise
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"Emelian the Fool: a tale" by George Borrow and Thomas James Wise is a whimsical folktale originally derived from Russian folklore, translated during the early 20th century. This narrative blends elements of humor and adventure, following the character Emelian, who is often perceived as a fool yet exhibits traits and cunning typical of Russian peasants, or mujiks. The story reflects the simplicity and complexity of village life while infusing a rich sense
of fantastical elements reminiscent of similar tales like "Aladdin". The story revolves around Emelian, a simple peasant characterized by his laziness, yet endowed with the ability to wield magical commands through a pike he rescues. Enchanted by the promises of the pike, Emelian uses his commands to achieve remarkable feats without exerting himself, leading to amusing and unexpected situations. He navigates through challenges, including the king’s desire to imprison him due to misunderstandings sparked by his magical escapades. The tale culminates in Emelian's eventual triumph, where he marries the king's daughter and attains happiness, leaving readers with a sense of merriment and the idea that cleverness can thrive even in perceived foolishness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Borrow, George, 1803-1881 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Wise, Thomas James, 1859-1937 |
| Title | Emelian the Fool: a tale |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1913 Thomas J. Wise pamphlet by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Tales -- Russia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26789 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-26789-0 |
| Release Date | Oct 6, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 465 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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