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LoC No.: 21000658

Uniform Title: Bajarz polski. Selections. English

Title: Polish Fairy Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The frog princess -- Princess Miranda and Prince Hero -- The eagles -- The whirlwind -- The good ferryman and the water nymphs -- The princess of the Brazen Mountain -- The bear in the forest hut.

Credits: Produced by Jana Srna, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Polish Fairy Tales" by A. J. Gliński is a collection of folklore stories from Poland, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This anthology features enchanting tales that reveal the magical world of Polish folklore, including characters like princes, princesses, frogs, and magical creatures. The stories are rooted in the rich cultural traditions of the Polish peasantry and reflect themes of love, adventure, and transformation. The opening of the collection introduces the tale of "The Frog Princess," where a king wishes to pass on his crown to one of his three sons, the condition being that they must marry. Each prince shoots an arrow to find their wives, leading the youngest son to a peculiar frog, which proves to be more than she appears. The story unfolds with the frog helping the prince succeed in tasks set by the king, showcasing her hidden beauty and magical capabilities. Through this tale, readers are immersed in a whimsical narrative filled with elements of enchantment, wit, and the lesson that appearances can be deceiving. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gliński, A. J. (Antoni Józef), 1817-1866

Illustrator: Walton, Cecile, 1891-1956

Translator: Biggs, Maude Ashurst, 1857-1933

EBook No.: 36668

Published: Jul 8, 2011

Downloads: 494

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales -- Poland

Subject: Polish people -- Belarus -- Folklore

Subject: Fairy tales -- Belarus

Subject: Folklore -- Poland

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 21000658

Uniform Title: Bajarz polski. Selections. English

Title: Polish Fairy Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The frog princess -- Princess Miranda and Prince Hero -- The eagles -- The whirlwind -- The good ferryman and the water nymphs -- The princess of the Brazen Mountain -- The bear in the forest hut.

Credits: Produced by Jana Srna, Matthew Wheaton and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Polish Fairy Tales" by A. J. Gliński is a collection of folklore stories from Poland, likely compiled in the mid-19th century. This anthology features enchanting tales that reveal the magical world of Polish folklore, including characters like princes, princesses, frogs, and magical creatures. The stories are rooted in the rich cultural traditions of the Polish peasantry and reflect themes of love, adventure, and transformation. The opening of the collection introduces the tale of "The Frog Princess," where a king wishes to pass on his crown to one of his three sons, the condition being that they must marry. Each prince shoots an arrow to find their wives, leading the youngest son to a peculiar frog, which proves to be more than she appears. The story unfolds with the frog helping the prince succeed in tasks set by the king, showcasing her hidden beauty and magical capabilities. Through this tale, readers are immersed in a whimsical narrative filled with elements of enchantment, wit, and the lesson that appearances can be deceiving. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Gliński, A. J. (Antoni Józef), 1817-1866

Illustrator: Walton, Cecile, 1891-1956

Translator: Biggs, Maude Ashurst, 1857-1933

EBook No.: 36668

Published: Jul 8, 2011

Downloads: 494

Language: English

Subject: Fairy tales -- Poland

Subject: Polish people -- Belarus -- Folklore

Subject: Fairy tales -- Belarus

Subject: Folklore -- Poland

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.