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Kreutzwald, Friedrich Reinhold
1803
1882
Köhler, Reinhold
1830
1892
Köhler, R. (Reinhold)
Kohler, Reinhold
Schiefner, Anton
1817
1879
Schiefner, Franz Anton
Schiefner, A. (Anton)
Schiefner, F. Anton Von
Löwe, F. (Ferdinand)
1809
1889
Löwe, Ferdinand
Lowe, F. (Ferdinand)
Ehstnische Märchen
Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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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"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.)
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Folklore -- Estonia
Tales -- Estonia
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