Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales by R. Nisbet Bain and Noel L. Nisbet
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"Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales" by R. Nisbet Bain and Noel L. Nisbet is a collection of traditional narratives rooted in Ruthenian folklore, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology offers insights into the rich storytelling traditions of the Cossacks, featuring themes of magic, morality, and the struggle between good and evil. With the protagonist often portrayed as a naïve yet ultimately redeemable character, these stories explore the challenges
faced by ordinary people in a world filled with mythical beings and forces. At the start of the collection, the introduction highlights the unique qualities of Ruthenian tales compared to their Russian counterparts, emphasizing their simplicity and charm. The initial story, "Oh: The Tsar of the Forest," introduces a lazy son who is taken by the Tsar of the Forest, who promises to reform him. The narrative unfolds as the lazy youth faces trials that lead him to transformation, showcasing the common motif of personal growth and redemption. This first segment sets the tone for the collection, launching readers into a vibrant world where the ordinary collides with the fantastic, presenting timeless moral lessons through engaging folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Translator | Bain, R. Nisbet (Robert Nisbet), 1854-1909 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Nisbet, Noel L. (Noel Laura), 1887-1956 |
| Title | Cossack Fairy Tales and Folk Tales |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Dan Horwood and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Ukraine |
| Subject | Tales -- Ukraine |
| Subject | Folklore -- Ukraine |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29672 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29672-2 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 910 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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