| Compiler |
Kúnos, Ignácz, 1862-1945 |
| Contributor |
Vámbéry, Ármin, 1832-1913 |
| Title |
Török népmesék
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Őzike királyfi -- A három narancs-tündér -- Rózsa-szépe -- Bolond Mehmed -- Az aranyhajú gyermekek -- A ló-ördög és a boszorkány -- A hamupipőke-fiu -- Az egyszeri máj -- Varázs-turbán, varázs-korbács, varázs-szőnyeg -- A szél-ördög -- A varju-tündér -- A negyven királyfi és a hétfejű sárkány -- Világ-szépe -- A hold-paripa -- A negyven tündér pádisája -- A ló-fiu és a három ördög -- A kigyó-tündér és a varázstükör -- Türelem-kő, türelem-kés -- A kút ördöge.
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| Credits |
Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project
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| Summary |
"Török népmesék" by Ignácz Kúnos and Ármin Vámbéry is a collection of Turkish folktales written in the late 19th century. This anthology seeks to illuminate the rich narrative traditions of Turkish folk culture, offering insights into the symbolic and moral elements embedded in these tales. The collection begins with a story about a king's son and daughter facing hardship after their father’s death, showcasing themes of fate, sibling bonds, and magical transformations." The opening of "Török népmesék" introduces the reader to the rich tapestry of Turkish storytelling, emphasizing the cultural and literary value of the folk narratives that often go unrecognized. The initial story follows a prince and his sister as they navigate their declining fortunes after the death of their father, the king. In a moment of desperation, the brother becomes enchanted and transformed into a deer after drinking from a tainted water source, leading to unexpected adventures. As they escape from the palace under dire circumstances, this tale sets the stage for a journey steeped in magic, trials, and the exploration of familial relationships, all of which are central to the collection's thematic core. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Hungarian |
| LoC Class |
GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
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| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Subject |
Tales -- Turkey
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Turkey
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| Subject |
Folklore -- Romania
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| Subject |
Tales -- Romania
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64859 |
| Release Date |
Mar 18, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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