Legends of Love and Death. Ancient Traditions and Their History in World Folklore
This book is a guide to a world where reality collapses under the charms of ancient legends. Here, fairies emerge from thick mists, and the dead guard cursed gold. Dark lovers weave deadly webs, while young brides hide bloody secrets....
Creatures of the night and children of light dwell here, djinns saddle the wind, and ghostly fire heralds doom. THESE ARE TALES OF LOVE AND DEATH - TWO POWERFUL FORCES THAT HAVE NOURISHED HUMAN FANTASY THROUGHOUT TIME. The collection includes Scottish and Welsh legends, French traditions, Scandinavian sagas, Russian tales, and stories from 'One Thousand and One Nights.' Each chapter is an author's retelling of the story and a detailed exploration of how well-known plots and heroes found their place in world culture. The author is Victoria Lee, a journalist, cultural expert, writer, and literary translator.
This book is a guide to a world where reality collapses under the charms of ancient legends. Here, fairies emerge from thick mists, and the dead guard cursed gold. Dark lovers weave deadly webs, while young brides hide bloody secrets. Creatures of the night and children of light dwell here, djinns saddle the wind, and ghostly fire heralds doom. THESE ARE TALES OF LOVE AND DEATH - TWO POWERFUL FORCES THAT HAVE NOURISHED HUMAN FANTASY THROUGHOUT TIME. The collection includes Scottish and Welsh legends, French traditions, Scandinavian sagas, Russian tales, and stories from 'One Thousand and One Nights.' Each chapter is an author's retelling of the story and a detailed exploration of how well-known plots and heroes found their place in world culture. The author is Victoria Lee, a journalist, cultural expert, writer, and literary translator.
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