Project Gutenberg 2007-01-31 Public domain in the USA. 230 Ruland, Wilhelm 1869 1927 Legends of the Rhine Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by Sam W., Ted Garvin, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Legends of the Rhine" by Wilhelm Ruland is a collection of folklore and tales from the Rhine region, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The text invites readers into a world steeped in myth and historical narrative, drawing inspiration from the enchanting landscapes and rich history of the area. It features various legends, including tales of noble figures, spirits, and the moral lessons that stem from their adventures, resonating with both Germanic folklore and broader cultural themes. The opening of this collection establishes an intimate connection between the author and the Rhine River, reflecting on his personal journey amidst the mythical beauty of its surroundings. Ruland recounts a memorable encounter during a scenic river cruise where he found a family engrossed in the Lorelei legend he had penned, evoking a sense of shared appreciation for the river's romantic legacy. This initial segment sets the tone for the subsequent legends, blending personal reminiscence with the folkloric elements that characterize this rich anthology, drawing readers into the tapestry of stories that celebrate both nature and the human experience tied to the Rhine. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Legends -- Rhine River Legends -- Rhine River Valley DD Text Folklore Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Browsing: Other 397974 397724 2024-10-09T05:55:11.752766 2023-09-09T08:20:22.953632 text/html text/html 399967 2007-01-31T05:26:10 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 2854234 2007-01-31T05:26:12 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 2959994 2024-10-09T05:55:22.982757 application/epub+zip 2956530 2024-10-09T05:55:14.904756 application/epub+zip 232704 2024-10-09T05:55:13.036787 application/epub+zip 3184809 2024-10-09T05:55:29.085716 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3054786 2024-10-09T05:55:20.849742 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 322667 2022-09-09T14:58:21.545857 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335244 335135 2024-10-09T05:55:10.232806 2023-09-09T08:20:21.771630 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 335066 2007-01-31T05:26:10 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 127636 2007-01-31T05:26:12 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 335154 2007-01-31T05:26:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 127588 2007-01-31T05:26:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21904 2024-10-09T05:55:29.251680 application/rdf+xml 11569 2024-10-09T05:55:13.606760 image/jpeg 3054 2024-10-09T05:55:13.319759 image/jpeg 2921550 2024-10-09T05:55:11.895797 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia