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.... Here dwell creatures of the night and children of light, djinns saddle the wind, and ghostly fire heralds doom. THESE ARE TALES OF LOVE AND DEATH — TWO POWERFUL FORCES THAT HAVE NOURISHED HUMAN IMAGINATION THROUGHOUT TIME. The collection includes Scottish and Welsh legends, French tales, Scandinavian sagas, Russian bylichki, and stories from 'A Thousand and One Nights.' Each chapter is an author's retelling of history and a detailed exploration of how well-known plots and characters found their place in global culture. The author is Victoria Lee, a journalist, cultural expert, writer, and literary translator.