{"product_id":"folk-and-fairy-stories-from-czechoslovakia-retold-by-e-j-erben-p-r-gawthorn","title":"Folk and Fairy Stories from Czechoslovakia retold by E. J. Erben - P. R. Gawthorn","description":"\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Folk and Fairy Stories from Czechoslovakia \u003cbr\u003eAuthor: retold by E. J. Erben\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: P. R. Gawthorn\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: Undated\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover, English\u003cbr\u003eCondition: This book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReader's note\u003c\/h2\u003eFolk and Fairy Stories from Czechoslovakia (retold by E. J. Erben, translated by Dora Round) is a classic 1943 anthology of traditional Slavic tales. Rooted in the rich oral tradition of Bohemia and Moravia, the stories blend vivid magical realism with moral fables, emphasizing wit, perseverance, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil.The collection features several prominent, beloved stories:Fire Bird and Red Fox: Follows a young prince on a dangerous quest to capture the magical Fire Bird. A wily Red Fox assists him on his journey, teaching the prince important lessons about humility and consequences.The Three Golden Hairs: A courageous, kind-hearted lad born with a caul (membrane) is destined to marry the king's daughter. Despite the wicked king’s desperate, magical attempts to have the boy killed, the boy's destiny is fulfilled—and the evil king is ultimately drowned in a magical river.The Long-eared Hare \u0026amp; the Green Knight: A fable highlighting the power of cleverness and magical assistance, where heroes survive treacherous trials against curses and dark magic.","brand":"Country House Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298610721147,"sku":"10859770","price":29.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2458\/8207\/files\/orig_515357_jpg.jpg?v=1781617810","url":"https:\/\/countryhouselibrary.co.uk\/products\/folk-and-fairy-stories-from-czechoslovakia-retold-by-e-j-erben-p-r-gawthorn","provider":"Country House Library ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}