Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians : 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

Publisher: Cosimo Classics

Publication Date: Mar 01, 2007

Number of Pages: 412 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1602060819

ISBN-13: 9781602060814