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Title: Tales and Legends of the Tyrol
Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Tales and Legends of the Tyrol" by Countess Marie A. Günther is a collection of folkloric tales written in the late 19th century. This enchanting compilation delves into the rich tapestry of Tyrolean mythology, featuring stories of giants, witches, fairies, and other supernatural beings that populate the alpine landscape. Each tale captivates the reader with its vivid imagery and moral lessons, reflecting the culture and traditions of the Tyrol region. At the start of the volume, the author sets the stage with a dedication to those who traverse the Tyrolean mountains, framing the tales as both a guide and a companion for adventurers. The opening stories introduce formidable characters, such as the Giant Jordan, who is a vicious creature known for capturing children and fairies, and Hitte Hatte, a fairy forced into servitude who ultimately seeks freedom. The narratives convey themes of bravery, cunning, and the struggles between good and evil, drawing readers into an enchanting world where loyalty, courage, and the supernatural reign supreme. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Günther, Marie A., countess
EBook No.: 46047
Published: Jun 20, 2014
Downloads: 401
Language: English
Subject: Folklore -- Austria -- Tyrol
Subject: Legends -- Austria -- Tyrol
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Tales and Legends of the Tyrol
Note: Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Sandra Eder, Fred Salzer, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at (http:
//www.pgdp.net)
from images generously made available by The Internet
Archive (http:
//archive.org/).
Summary: "Tales and Legends of the Tyrol" by Countess Marie A. Günther is a collection of folkloric tales written in the late 19th century. This enchanting compilation delves into the rich tapestry of Tyrolean mythology, featuring stories of giants, witches, fairies, and other supernatural beings that populate the alpine landscape. Each tale captivates the reader with its vivid imagery and moral lessons, reflecting the culture and traditions of the Tyrol region. At the start of the volume, the author sets the stage with a dedication to those who traverse the Tyrolean mountains, framing the tales as both a guide and a companion for adventurers. The opening stories introduce formidable characters, such as the Giant Jordan, who is a vicious creature known for capturing children and fairies, and Hitte Hatte, a fairy forced into servitude who ultimately seeks freedom. The narratives convey themes of bravery, cunning, and the struggles between good and evil, drawing readers into an enchanting world where loyalty, courage, and the supernatural reign supreme. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Günther, Marie A., countess
EBook No.: 46047
Published: Jun 20, 2014
Downloads: 401
Language: English
Subject: Folklore -- Austria -- Tyrol
Subject: Legends -- Austria -- Tyrol
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.