Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781602060814)

This beautiful, illustrated book recounts the many heroes and legends of Serbian folklore. Beginning with a historical overview of the country's key characters, themes, and superstitions, it also includes prose translations of many Serbian folk ballads. A treat for fans of mythology and fairy tales, and a glimpse into the poetic soul of a country little known to most westerners. WOISLAV M. PETROVITCH (1885?-1934) was an attach to the Serbian Royal Legation to the Court of St. James's, and a translator. He also wrote Serbia: Her People, History and Aspirations and Key to the Serbian Conversation Grammar.

Author: Woislav M. Petrovitch
ISBN-10: 1602060819
ISBN-13: 9781602060814
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 412
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.92d