Hagyományok (2. kötet) by Lajos Kálmány

"Hagyományok (2. kötet)" by Lajos Kálmány is a collection of folktales written in the early 20th century. This work features a rich assembly of Hungarian folk narratives, reflecting traditional stories and local legends. The main theme revolves around the folklore of Hungary, introducing various characters and their adventures. At the start of the collection, the author recounts his experience in gathering stories from a skilled storyteller named Borbély Mihály, who demonstrated remarkable storytelling abilities over an extended period. The introduction details the importance of preserving these traditions and highlights the author's anticipation for compiling Mihály's tales into a dedicated volume. Following the introduction, the first story unfolds, depicting a shepherd and his challenges involving a black sheep and the trials of loyalty and strength. As the tales progress, they weave intricate lessons on courage, cleverness, and familial bonds through fantastical elements and vibrant characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Kálmány, Lajos, 1852-1919
Title Hagyományok (2. kötet)
Original Publication Hungary: Néphagyományokat-Gyüjtő Társaság,1914.
Credits Albert László from page images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library
Reading Level Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language Hungarian
LoC Class GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Subject Folklore -- Hungary
Category Text
eBook-No. 67492
Release Date
Last Update Oct 18, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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