The Golden Maiden, and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia
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About this eBook
| Author | Seklemian, A. K., -1920 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Blackwell, Alice Stone, 1857-1950 |
| LoC No. | 98000188 |
| Title | The Golden Maiden, and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The golden maiden -- The betrothed of destiny -- The youngest of the three -- The fairy nightingale -- The dreamer -- The bride of the fountain -- Dyjhicon: the coward-hero -- Zoolvisia -- Dragon-child and Sun-child -- Mirza -- The magic ring -- The twins -- The idiot -- Bedik and the invulnerable giant -- Simon, the friend of snakes -- The poor widow's son -- A niggardly companion -- The maiden of the sea -- The golden-headed fish -- Husband or wife: which? -- The wicked stepmother -- The tricks of a woman -- A wise weaver -- Mind or luck: which? -- The world's beauty -- Salman and rostom -- The sparrow and the two children -- The old woman and the cat -- Sia-Manto and Guje-Zare. |
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| Summary | "The Golden Maiden and other folk tales and fairy stories told in Armenia" by A.G. Seklemian is a collection of Armenian folk tales assembled in the late 19th century. This volume conveys the rich tapestry of Armenian culture and mythology through various charming stories that embody the spirit and traditions of the Armenian people. Among the notable tales is "The Golden Maiden,” which features themes of resilience against adversity and the magical transformations that often accompany folk narratives. At the start of the collection, A.G. Seklemian introduces himself as a storyteller who was influenced by the oral traditions of the Armenian villages during his childhood. The opening story, "The Golden Maiden," recounts the tale of a wicked step-mother and her beautiful step-daughter, who is transformed into a lamb through unfortunate circumstances. The narrative unfolds with themes of separation and eventual reunion as the protagonist undergoes trials, including a journey to gain her freedom from her malevolent step-mother. This story encapsulates the motifs of familial loyalty, enchantment, and justice that are prevalent throughout the collection, setting the tone for the intriguing tales that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Folklore -- Armenia |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46944 |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 463 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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