Sign-In
Cart
Tales From The Land Of Rabbits
Hardcover
Series: Tales from the World's Firesides - Europe, Book 12
Currently unavailable to order
Please enter your email and a message will be sent to you when this product becomes available on our website.
ISBN13: 9781913500900
Publisher: Clive Gilson
Published: Feb 21 2020
Pages: 292
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the enchanting world of Tales From The Land of Rabbits, a captivating collection of folk tales and legends from Spain and Portugal.
Did you know that Spain was once called Ispania, meaning land of the rabbits? From this ancient name comes a rich cultural heritage filled with storytelling that spans thousands of years. In this collection, you'll discover the magic, mystery, and adventure that has shaped the folklore of the Iberian Peninsula.
Curated from renowned sources such as Rachel Harriette Busk, Charles Sellers, Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, Andrew Lang, and José Muñoz Escámez, these timeless tales transport you through Spain and Portugal's fascinating history, where myth and reality blend in stories of love, heroism, trickery, and supernatural wonder. With translations by Cornelia Francis Bates and Katherine Lee Bates, these stories offer a vivid taste of the region's deep-rooted traditions, reflecting its unique blend of cultures, religions, and ancient conflicts.
Whether you're new to Iberian folklore or revisiting old favorites, Tales From The Land of Rabbits will whisk you away on an unforgettable journey. Brimming with the essence of Spanish and Portuguese storytelling, this collection is a must-read for anyone who loves folklore, legends, and the magic of the written word.
Discover the stories that have been told and retold for centuries, and experience the heart of the Iberian Peninsula like never before!
Also from
Gilson, Clive L.
Also in
General Fiction
Elizabeth Spencer: Novels & Stories (Loa #344): The Voice at the Back Door / The Light in the Piazza / Knights and Dragons / Stories
Spencer, Elizabeth
Hardcover
Anniversaries, Volume 2: From a Year in the Life of Gesine Cresspahl, April 1968-August 1968
Johnson, Uwe
Paperback
Philip Roth: Novels 1973-1977 (Loa #165): The Great American Novel / My Life as a Man / The Professor of Desire
Roth, Philip
Hardcover
Selected Writings: Robert Musil: Young Torless, Three Women, the Perfecting of a Love, and Other Writings
Musil, Robert
Agee, Joel
Paperback
Before Gatsby: The First Twenty-Six Stories
Bruccoli, Matthew J.
Baughman, Judith
Fitzgerald, F. Scott
Paperback