Ehstnische Märchen by Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald
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| Author | Kreutzwald, Friedrich Reinhold, 1803-1882 |
|---|---|
| Commentator | Köhler, Reinhold, 1830-1892 |
| Commentator | Schiefner, Anton, 1817-1879 |
| Translator | Löwe, F. (Ferdinand), 1809-1889 |
| Title | Ehstnische Märchen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents |
1. Die Goldspinnerinnen
2. Die im Mondschein badenden Jungfrauen 3. Schnellfuß, Flinkhand und Scharfauge 4. Der Tontlawald 5. Der Waise Handmühle 6. Die zwölf Töchter 7. Wie eine Waise unverhofft ihr Glück fand 8. Schlaukopf 9. Der Donnersohn 10. Pikne's Dudelsack 11. Der Zwerge Streit 12. Die Galgenmännlein 13. Wie eine Königstochter sieben Jahre geschlafen 14. Der dankbare Königssohn 15. Rõugatajas Tochter 16. Die Meermaid 17. Die Unterirdischen 18. Der Nordlands-Drache 19. Das Glücksei 20. Der Frauenmörder 21. Der herzhafte Riegenaufseher 22. Wie ein Königssohn als Hüterknabe aufwuchs 23. Dudelsack-Tiidu 24. Die aus dem Ei entsprossene Königstochter |
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| Summary | "Ehstnische Märchen" by Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald is a collection of folk tales written in the mid-19th century. The book compiles various mystical stories from Estonian folklore, exploring themes of magic, adventure, and the interplay between good and evil. The narratives frequently involve characters like brave heroes, cunning witches, and transformative creatures, drawing upon the rich mythological traditions of the region. The opening of "Ehstnische Märchen" presents the tale of "Die Goldspinnerinnen" (The Gold Spinners), which introduces a lauded yet mysterious old woman and her three daughters living in isolation. The daughters, especially the youngest, are tasked with spinning gold thread under their mother’s strict oversight. When a prince encounters them in the forest, a bond is formed, leading to enchanting yet troubling events after the mother's return. The narrative intertwines themes of forbidden curiosity and the consequences of straying from one's duties, effectively setting the stage for the magical and moral complexities present in Estonian folklore throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Folklore -- Estonia |
| Subject | Tales -- Estonia |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21658 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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