Croatian Tales of Long Ago

Translated by F. S. Copeland. Illustrated by Vladimir Kirin. Croatian Tales of Long Ago is a collection of six short stories based on the authors extensive knowledge of ancient Slavic mythology of Croatia. Mixing fairy stories with events motifs and legends dating back nearly a millennium this work was one of the authors most famous writings and although aimed at younger readers can easily be enjoyed by adults as well. Croatian mythology is part of the Slavic tradition which offers readers a fascinating insight into the folklore oral traditions of deeds of valor family relationships local tribal conflicts and the inevitable battle with a dragon. The stories are gripping; the characters clearly defined; there is good and evil-and good always wins. This is a classic work which is essential for anyone wishing to experience a neglected but important part of European cultural history. Contents How Quest Sought the Truth Fisherman Plunk and His Wife Reygoch Bridesman Sun and Bride Bridekins Stribors Forest Little Brother Primrose and Sister Lavender Notes About the author: Ivana Berlic-Mazuranic (1874-1938) was one of Croatias most famous childrens writers. After being nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature four times she was inducted in the Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts in 1937.