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The Golden Pomegranate: Folktales of Azerbaijan Volume I
Hardcover
Publisher: Hazar Global Press
Published: Sep 1 2025
Pages: 194
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
he Golden Pomegranate: Folktales of Azerbaijan, Volume I
Explore the timeless folktales of Azerbaijan, where East meets West along the ancient Silk Road. The Golden Pomegranate, Volume I 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.
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.
Includes 23 traditional tales-funny, wise, magical, and heartfelt: The Clever Fox
The Wise Old Man
The Tale of Baldy and The Judge
Ahmed the Porter
Bahtiyar's Journey
The Lazy Man and the Road to Fortune
... and 17 more folktales of Azerbaijan.
Perfect for:
- Family reading and bedtime stories
- Folklore lovers and world literature enthusiasts
- Readers seeking magical tales beyond Grimm and the Arabian Nights
This first volume also includes a cultural glossary to help readers explore the rich traditions of the Caucasus.
About the Author:
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.
The Golden Pomegranate is Volume I of a planned series, bringing the heart of Azerbaijani folklore to the world for the very first time.
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