Publisher's Synopsis
Folklore and Legends: Russian and Polish by C. J. T. is a collection of traditional stories and myths from Russia and Poland. The book includes tales of magical creatures, heroic feats, and supernatural events that have been passed down through generations. The stories are presented in their original form, with translations provided for non-native speakers. The book also includes an introduction that provides context for the stories and explains their cultural significance. Folklore and Legends: Russian and Polish is a must-read for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of these two countries.1890. This volume presents selections made from the Russian chap-book literature, and from the works of various Russian and Polish collectors of Folklore. The chap-book tales are of foreign origin, but since Russia and Poland are the countries in which these tales have found their home, and since they have there been so adapted by the people as to incorporate the national customs and lore, they appear to belong properly in the present volume.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.