The Golden Pomegranate

<p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>he Golden Pomegranate: Folktales of Azerbaijan Volume I</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Explore the timeless folktales of Azerbaijan where East meets West along the ancient Silk Road. </span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Golden Pomegranate Volume I</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> is a vibrant collection of 23 timeless folktales brought to life for modern readers. These stories passed down for generations reflect a culture where storytelling is a way of life.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Inside you'll meet clever foxes and other talking animals and brave folk heroes like Bahtiyar Kechal and Jirtan. You'll encounter mystical nightingales wise elders and fearsome villains-from greedy viziers to dragons and the legendary giant Deevs. Each tale is filled with humor adventure and a moral lesson about courage friendship and wit.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Includes 23 traditional tales-funny wise magical and heartfelt:</span><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Clever Fox</em></p><p><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Wise Old Man</em></p><p><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Tale of Baldy and The Judge</em></p><p><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Ahmed the Porter</em></p><p><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Bahtiyar's Journey</em></p><p><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Lazy Man and the Road to Fortune</em></p><p><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>... </em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>and 17 more folktales of Azerbaijan.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Perfect for:</span></p><ul><li><span style=color: var(--__dChNmAmGoMXsw4B#0f1111)>Family reading and bedtime stories</span></li><li><span style=color: var(--__dChNmAmGoMXsw4B#0f1111)>Folklore lovers and world literature enthusiasts</span></li><li><span style=color: var(--__dChNmAmGoMXsw4B#0f1111)>Readers seeking magical tales beyond Grimm and the Arabian Nights</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This first volume also includes a cultural glossary to help readers explore the rich traditions of the Caucasus.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>About the Author:</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Dr. Rustam Musevi grew up in Azerbaijan listening to these stories from his family and community. Now he shares them in clear engaging English preserving their wisdom humor and wonder for future generations.</span></p><p><em style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>The Golden Pomegranate</em><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> is Volume I of a planned series bringing the heart of Azerbaijani folklore to the world for the very first time.</span></p><p></p>