Gypsy folk-tales by Francis Hindes Groome
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"Gypsy Folk-Tales" by Francis Hindes Groome is a collection of folklore narratives published in the late 19th century. The work seeks to preserve and present various folk-tales from the Gypsy culture, reflecting the rich oral tradition that encompasses a wide range of themes, characters, and moral lessons integral to Gypsy life. Groome’s interest in Gypsy folklore underscores a desire to document these tales, especially in light of their declining interest among folklorists
of his time. The opening of "Gypsy Folk-Tales" sets the stage for Groome’s journey into the world of Gypsy culture, mentioning his attempts to engage folklorists in the significance of these stories over the past two decades. In a detailed preface, Groome discusses the widespread presence of Gypsies in Europe, their nomadic history, and the challenges they face as a culture. He pays homage to influential figures in the field of folklore and acknowledges the contributions of various scholars who have supported his efforts. This introduction prepares readers for a deeper exploration of the folk tales themselves, hinting at the cultural tapestry woven throughout the narratives that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Groome, Francis Hindes, 1851-1902 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01018455 |
| Title | Gypsy folk-tales |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Hurst and Blackett, 1899. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DX: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Romanies |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Tales -- England |
| Subject | Romanies -- Folklore |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71092 |
| Release Date | Jul 2, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1246 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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