
"To those who love fairy stories (I do) I can heartily recommend Dr. Baudis's collection in the attractive volume, "Czech Folk Tales." A short but valuable preface prepares the English reader for the spirit of Czech folk lore. These have been skillfully selected, for there is...


This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's...

This enchanting collection of 23 folk tales invites readers into the rich storytelling traditions of the Czech Republic. Seamlessly translated by Josef Baudis, these tales weave together universal themes of courage, wisdom, and fate, echoing familiar European folklore yet...




From the INTRODUCTION. The present collection is intended to exemplify the spirit of the Czech race. It may perhaps be objected that folk-tale themes are part of a common stock belonging to all European races, and even to many primitive peoples: but though this is perfectly true,...





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