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LoC No.: a24000036
Title: Servian Popular Poetry
Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1827 Baldwin, Cradock and Joy edition by David Price
Summary: "Servian Popular Poetry" by John Bowring and Vuk Stefanović Karadžić is a collection of folk poetry written in the early 19th century. This work presents a rich tapestry of Serbian cultural history, capturing the essence of its folkloric traditions through beautiful translations of the country's popular songs and ballads. The collection reflects the themes of heroism, love, struggle, and the supernatural, providing insights into the societal values and experiences of the Serbian people. The opening of "Servian Popular Poetry" serves as a prelude, praising the contributions of Vuk Karadžić, a prominent figure in Serbian literature and folk culture, while also providing a historical context for the development of the Serbian language and poetry. It outlines the origins of the Servian tribes and their tumultuous history, highlighting key figures and events that shaped their identity. Additionally, the introduction delves into the unique features of the Servian language as suitable for poetic expression, setting the stage for the rich ballads and songs that follow. Through engaging storytelling and lyrical elegance, the work aims to evoke the emotional landscape of Serbian life and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Compiler: Karadžić, Vuk Stefanović, 1787-1864
Translator: Bowring, John, 1792-1872
EBook No.: 39028
Published: Mar 2, 2012
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Serbian poetry -- Translations into English
Subject: Ballads, Serbian
Subject: Folk songs, Serbian
Subject: Serbian poetry -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: a24000036
Title: Servian Popular Poetry
Note: Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1827 Baldwin, Cradock and Joy edition by David Price
Summary: "Servian Popular Poetry" by John Bowring and Vuk Stefanović Karadžić is a collection of folk poetry written in the early 19th century. This work presents a rich tapestry of Serbian cultural history, capturing the essence of its folkloric traditions through beautiful translations of the country's popular songs and ballads. The collection reflects the themes of heroism, love, struggle, and the supernatural, providing insights into the societal values and experiences of the Serbian people. The opening of "Servian Popular Poetry" serves as a prelude, praising the contributions of Vuk Karadžić, a prominent figure in Serbian literature and folk culture, while also providing a historical context for the development of the Serbian language and poetry. It outlines the origins of the Servian tribes and their tumultuous history, highlighting key figures and events that shaped their identity. Additionally, the introduction delves into the unique features of the Servian language as suitable for poetic expression, setting the stage for the rich ballads and songs that follow. Through engaging storytelling and lyrical elegance, the work aims to evoke the emotional landscape of Serbian life and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Compiler: Karadžić, Vuk Stefanović, 1787-1864
Translator: Bowring, John, 1792-1872
EBook No.: 39028
Published: Mar 2, 2012
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Serbian poetry -- Translations into English
Subject: Ballads, Serbian
Subject: Folk songs, Serbian
Subject: Serbian poetry -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.