Italian Popular Tales by Thomas Frederick Crane
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Crane, Thomas Frederick, 1844-1927
English
"Italian Popular Tales" by Thomas Frederick Crane is a collection of folk tales written in the late 19th century. The book aims to present a selection of traditional stories from Italy, primarily gathered from oral sources, and translated for English readers. These tales often feature elements of fantasy, morality, and cultural significance, provid...
are taken directly from the mouths of the people, reflecting their oral storytelling tradition rather than polished literary forms. Crane highlights the structure of the tales and introduces the first story, "The King of Love," which follows a young woman named Rosella whose curiosity leads to her husband's disappearance. The narrative sets off a journey of trials, alliances with mystical beings, and ultimately a quest for reunion, showcasing the timeless themes of love, obedience, and the consequences of curiosity found within fairy tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Noah Wright
5 months agoSimply put, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. A valuable addition to my digital library.
Donna Allen
3 months agoBelieve the hype, the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. Absolutely essential reading.
Karen Lewis
3 days agoHonestly, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I will be reading more from this author.
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George White
4 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the technical accuracy of the content is spot on. Thanks for making this available.