Project Gutenberg 2010-06-12 Public domain in the USA. 144 Leland, Charles Godfrey 1824 1903 Leland, Charles G. Breitmann, Hans Breitman, Hans 02027517 Legends of Florence: Collected from the People, First Series Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Transcribed from the 1895 David Nutt edition by David Price "Legends of Florence: Collected from the People, First Series" by Charles Godfrey Leland is a collection of folklore and local legends focusing on the rich history and traditions of Florence, likely written in the late 19th century. The book captures tales tied to notable landmarks, buildings, and neighborhoods in Florence, weaving a narrative tapestry that reveals the city’s magical and historical essence. Leland’s work stands apart from conventional historical texts, as it draws primarily from oral traditions and stories told by local people. The opening of the work establishes the author's intent to compile tales that shed light on the essence of Florentine culture. Leland explains his process of collecting these stories, particularly through his interactions with a local fortune-teller named Maddalena, who shared a wealth of folklore and secrets. He emphasizes the importance of minor local legends over grand historical events, suggesting they hold a deeper connection to people's lives and memories. Through his preface, Leland sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of the strange, humorous, and uncanny elements found in the narratives of Florence, making the book a delightful entry point for those interested in folklore and the spirit of place. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Folk literature, Italian -- Italy -- Florence PQ Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature 614880 614789 2024-10-14T04:43:00.995144 2023-09-14T09:29:58.536713 text/html text/html 624217 2010-06-12T16:40:31 text/html 349871 2010-06-12T16:45:52 text/html application/zip 458585 2024-10-14T04:43:18.990055 application/epub+zip 463486 2024-10-14T04:43:07.399114 application/epub+zip 311817 2024-10-14T04:43:04.714126 application/epub+zip 813980 2024-10-14T04:43:25.440012 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 731154 2024-10-14T04:43:15.602056 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 481628 2022-09-15T06:20:25.847155 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 538283 2024-10-14T04:42:58.965100 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 545938 2010-06-12T16:37:13 text/plain; charset=utf-8 217425 2010-06-12T16:45:52 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 538014 2010-06-12T16:45:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 215869 2010-06-12T16:45:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20857 2024-10-14T04:43:25.591978 application/rdf+xml 23074 2024-10-14T04:43:05.318123 image/jpeg 4510 2024-10-14T04:43:05.016075 image/jpeg 437194 2024-10-14T04:43:01.054118 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 en.wikipedia