The Folk-Tales of the Magyars: Collected by Kriza, Erdelyi, Pap, and Others

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, History, Fiction & Literature
Cover of the book The Folk-Tales of the Magyars: Collected by Kriza, Erdelyi, Pap, and Others by Various Authors, Library of Alexandria
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Various Authors ISBN: 9781465582225
Publisher: Library of Alexandria Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Various Authors
ISBN: 9781465582225
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English
A vast and precious store of Folk-Lore is to be found amongst the Magyars as yet but little known to English readers, and so it is hoped that this work on the subject may prove of some value to the student of Comparative Folk-Lore. The difficulty of the language is one which makes it well nigh impossible for the unaided foreigner to do anything like justice to the stories. We laboured together often till dawn to make the translation as literal as possible, that the reader might have as true a rendering of the Magyar story-teller's method and manner as so different a tongue as English would permit. Whilst engaged on the Finnish stories we received the greatest help from Finnish friends, especially Mr. A. Nieminen, Dr. Fagerlund, Dr. Krohn, Dr. Rancken, Professor Freudenthal, Mr. Halleen, and Mr. Walter von Bonsdorff. In the Lapp stories Professor Friis of Christiania has ever been a true helper. Amongst numerous kindly helpers we tender thanks to Dr. Retzius, Stockholm; Professor Gittée, Charleroi; the Rev. Henry Jebb, of Firbeck Hall; Mr. Quigstad, of Troms; Mr. Nordlander; Mr. O. P. Petersson, Hernösand; Mr. Lindholm; Dr. R. Köhler; Baron Nordenskjöld; and the Rev. Walter H. James, rector of Fleet. We regret that we cannot do more than acknowledge the courtesy of the late Dr. Greguss (Buda Pest), whose lamented death removed a scholar and friend to Englishmen. If this collection adds a mite to the knowledge of man, our labours will not have been in vain.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
A vast and precious store of Folk-Lore is to be found amongst the Magyars as yet but little known to English readers, and so it is hoped that this work on the subject may prove of some value to the student of Comparative Folk-Lore. The difficulty of the language is one which makes it well nigh impossible for the unaided foreigner to do anything like justice to the stories. We laboured together often till dawn to make the translation as literal as possible, that the reader might have as true a rendering of the Magyar story-teller's method and manner as so different a tongue as English would permit. Whilst engaged on the Finnish stories we received the greatest help from Finnish friends, especially Mr. A. Nieminen, Dr. Fagerlund, Dr. Krohn, Dr. Rancken, Professor Freudenthal, Mr. Halleen, and Mr. Walter von Bonsdorff. In the Lapp stories Professor Friis of Christiania has ever been a true helper. Amongst numerous kindly helpers we tender thanks to Dr. Retzius, Stockholm; Professor Gittée, Charleroi; the Rev. Henry Jebb, of Firbeck Hall; Mr. Quigstad, of Troms; Mr. Nordlander; Mr. O. P. Petersson, Hernösand; Mr. Lindholm; Dr. R. Köhler; Baron Nordenskjöld; and the Rev. Walter H. James, rector of Fleet. We regret that we cannot do more than acknowledge the courtesy of the late Dr. Greguss (Buda Pest), whose lamented death removed a scholar and friend to Englishmen. If this collection adds a mite to the knowledge of man, our labours will not have been in vain.

More books from Library of Alexandria

Cover of the book Histoire de ma Vie by Various Authors
Cover of the book Stargazing: Past and Present by Various Authors
Cover of the book Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan: Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs (Volume II of II) by Various Authors
Cover of the book A Negro Explorer at the North Pole by Various Authors
Cover of the book Will of the Mill by Various Authors
Cover of the book Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Indiana Narratives by Various Authors
Cover of the book Fenimore Cooper's Literary offenses by Various Authors
Cover of the book The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion by Various Authors
Cover of the book Cinderella: Or The Little Glass Slipper and Other Stories by Various Authors
Cover of the book Bertha, Our Little German Cousin by Various Authors
Cover of the book Perlycross: A Tale of the Western Hills by Various Authors
Cover of the book The Powers and Maxine by Various Authors
Cover of the book Old Court Life in Spain (Complete) by Various Authors
Cover of the book Babylonian and Assyrian Literature by Various Authors
Cover of the book The Jesus of History by Various Authors
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy