Bohemian Legends And Ballads (1890)

By Flora Pauline Kopta

Book Overview

Bohemian Legends and Ballads is a collection of traditional tales and songs from the Czech Republic, compiled and translated by Flora Pauline Kopta in 1890. The book contains a variety of stories, including legends of heroes and saints, tales of love and betrayal, and ballads of war and adventure. Many of the stories are rooted in Czech folklore and mythology, and offer insights into the culture and history of the region. Kopta's translations are faithful to the original texts, and she includes detailed notes and commentary to help readers understand the context and significance of each story. Bohemian Legends and Ballads is a fascinating glimpse into the rich tradition of storytelling in the Czech Republic, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in folklore, mythology, or cultural history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165886413
• ISBN13: 9781165886418
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"