Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians

This beautiful illustrated book recounts the many heroes and legends of Serbian folklore. Beginning with a historical overview of the countrys key characters themes and superstitions it also includes prose translations of many Serbian folk ballads. A treat for fans of mythology and fairy tales and a glimpse into the poetic soul of a country little known to most westerners. WOISLAV M. PETROVITCH (1885?-1934) was an attaché to the Serbian Royal Legation to the Court of St. Jamess and a translator. He also wrote Serbia: Her People History and Aspirations and Key to the Serbian Conversation Grammar.