Croatian Tales of Long Ago (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Slavic Folklore, Pre-Christian Myth, and Enchanting Fairy-Tale FantasyBy Ivana Brlic-Mazuranic
Length5h 20m
About this audiobook
Croatian Tales of Long Ago is a luminous collection of literary fairy tales that draws upon South Slavic folklore, pre-Christian mythic figures, and the moral architecture of European wonder tales. Rather than merely transcribing oral tradition, Brlic-Mazuranic reshapes it with a refined narrative art: rhythmic prose, symbolic landscapes, and conflicts in which humility, courage, sacrifice, and spiritual insight are tested against pride, greed, and enchantment. First published in 1916, the work stands at a crossroads between national literary revival and modern children's literature. Ivana Brlic-Mazuranic, often called the Croatian Andersen, was born into the distinguished Mazuranic family, whose members were deeply involved in Croatian cultural and political life. Her broad education, linguistic gifts, and immersion in folklore enabled her to transform inherited narrative materials into original art. Writing in a period marked by questions of national identity, she gave Croatian myth and rural imagination a form both local and universal. This book is highly recommended to readers of folklore, fantasy, and comparative literature, as well as to anyone interested in how a national tradition becomes world literature. Its tales remain enchanting, intellectually rich, and morally resonant.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length5 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
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