The Shoemaker's Apron: A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales
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| Author | Fillmore, Parker, 1878-1944 |
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| Illustrator | Matulka, Jan, 1890-1972 |
| Title | The Shoemaker's Apron: A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Contents | The twelve months: the story of Marushka and the wicked Holena -- Zlatovlaska the golden-haired: the story of Yirik and the snake -- The shepherd's nosegay: the story of the princess who learned to say "Please" -- Vitazko the victorious: the story of a hero whose mother loved a dragon -- Five nursery tales: Kuratko the Terrible, the story of an ungrateful chick. Smolicheck, the story of a little boy who opened the door. Budulinek, the story of another little boy who opened the door. The dear little hen, the story of a rooster that cheated. The disobedient rooster, the story of another little hen -- The nickerman's wife: the story of Lidushka and the imprisoned doves -- Batcha and the dragon: the story of a shepherd who slept all winter -- Clever Manka: the story of a girl who knew what to say -- The blacksmith's stool: the story of a man who found that death was necessary -- A gullible world: the story of a man who didn't beat his wife -- The candles of life: the story of a child for whom death stood godmother -- The devil's gifts: the story of a man whom the devil befriended -- Gentle Dora: the story of a devil who married a scold -- The devil's match: the story of a farmer who remembered what his grandmother told him -- The devil's little brother-in-law: the story of a youth who couldn't find work -- The shoemaker's apron: the story of the man who sits near the golden gate. |
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| Summary | "The Shoemaker's Apron: A Second Book of Czechoslovak Fairy Tales and Folk Tales" by Parker Fillmore is a collection of folk and fairy tales written in the early 20th century. This volume presents a vibrant retelling of twenty stories that originate from Czech, Moravian, and Slovak traditions, showcasing a rich tapestry of Slavic imagination and culture. The tales are aimed especially at young English-speaking readers, aiming to delight with themes of magic, adventure, and the virtues of kindness and cleverness. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to the story of "The Twelve Months," which follows Marushka, a mistreated stepchild who is tasked by her envious sister Holena to find violets in the depths of winter. She encounters the personified months of the year, who magically assist her in finding flowers despite the heavy snow. The narrative is framed with elements of familial conflict, perseverance, and the kindness of strangers, vividly setting the tone for the enchanting and whimsical tales that follow in the book. Fillmore’s skillful retelling promises a captivating journey through jest, moral lessons, and the charm of Czech folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fairy tales -- Czechoslovakia |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33002 |
| Release Date | Jun 27, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 205 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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