Lo rondallayre : Quentos populars catalans by Francesc Maspons i Labrós

"Lo rondallayre: Quentos populars catalans" by Francesc Maspons i Labrós is a collection of popular Catalan tales written in the late 19th century. This anthology includes various folk stories that reflect the culture, traditions, and moral lessons inherent in Catalan folklore. The early narratives feature a range of enchanting characters, including brave youngsters, magical creatures, and formidable beasts, each contributing to rich storytelling that captivates readers with humor and wisdom. The opening of this collection introduces two stories: "Joan de l'os" and "Lo claveller." In "Joan de l'os," a woman faces extraordinary challenges when she becomes the mother of a half-bear, half-human son, who ultimately rises to confront dangers and seek his identity, showcasing themes of courage and love. Meanwhile, "Lo claveller" revolves around three sisters who attract the attention of a prince, leading to a blend of beauty, humor, and rivalry, finally culminating in witty repartee that explores notions of love and perception. Both tales set the tone for the playful and insightful narratives that follow in this charming compilation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Maspons i Labrós, Francesc, 1840-1901
Title Lo rondallayre : Quentos populars catalans
Original Publication Barcelona: Llibreria de Álvar Verdaguer, 1871.
Contents Joan de l'os -- Lo claveller -- Barba d'or -- La creació -- Lo castell de irás y no'n tornarás -- La flor del penical -- Lo capdell d'or -- Los tres germans -- Lo castell del sol -- Lo camí del cel -- Los tres cabells del dimoni -- La fustots -- La rateta -- Lo castell de irás y no hi veurás -- Lo traginer -- Lo fill del pescador -- Lo beneyt -- Las tres taronjas del amor -- Blancaflor -- La ventafochs -- La perera -- La fillastra -- La bruixa del ferrer -- Lo trist -- Lo taronger -- La gavia d'or.
Credits Editor digital: Joan Queralt Gil
Reading Level Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language Catalan
LoC Class PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Folklore -- Spain -- Catalonia
Subject Tales, Catalan
Category Text
eBook-No. 75409
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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