"The Magic Egg and Other Tales from Ukraine (World Folklore)
Barbara J. Suwyn
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Description for "The Magic Egg and Other Tales from Ukraine (World Folklore)
Hardcover. This collection introduces readers to Ukraine's history, its folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and introduction are followed by 33 traditional tales - humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, even spooky tales. Editor(s): Kononenko, Natalie O. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 222 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: DQ; JFHF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 187 x 19. Weight in Grams: 680.
Discover Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and an introduction to Ukrainian folk literature are followed by 33 traditional tales-humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, and even spooky tales. Ukraine, a country that was for years forgotten, has recently emerged from the shadows of the former Soviet Union to take its place on the world stage. This unique collection of stories introduces readers to Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and an ... Read more
Discover Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and an introduction to Ukrainian folk literature are followed by 33 traditional tales-humorous animal tales, instructive fables, how and why stories, heroic legends, and even spooky tales. Ukraine, a country that was for years forgotten, has recently emerged from the shadows of the former Soviet Union to take its place on the world stage. This unique collection of stories introduces readers to Ukraine's long and fascinating history, its rich folk literature, and its deep cultural roots. A historical overview and an ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
222
Condition
New
Series
World Folklore Series
Number of Pages
222
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781563084256
SKU
V9781563084256
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About Barbara J. Suwyn
onenko /f Natalie /i O. /r ed.
Reviews for "The Magic Egg and Other Tales from Ukraine (World Folklore)
Worth its weight in gold to students preparing reports, or teachers seeking information for their students . . . An excellent addition to the World Folklore Series, and one to which I know I will return.
Second Story Review
An excellent resource for school and public libraries.
Library Lane
An extensive bibliography of interesting books make ... Read more
Second Story Review
An excellent resource for school and public libraries.
Library Lane
An extensive bibliography of interesting books make ... Read more