Polish Fairy Tales
A. J. Glinski
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These are selections from a large collection of Polish fairy tales made by A. J. Glinski, printed at Wilna in 1862. The tales represent folklore from the peasantry of Eastern Poland and White Russia, set down as related by the peasants. The translation shortens the original, removing repetitive elements while preserving the essence. The stories share similarities with German, Celtic, and Indian folklore, and are longer but rewarding to listen to.
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Polish Fairy Tales - A J Glinski 11.06.2026 2j 5minThese are selections from a large collection made by A. J. Glinski, printed at Wilna in 1862. These fairy tales come from a far past and may even date from primitive times. They represent the folklore current among the peasantry of the Eastern provinces of Poland, and also in those provinces usually known as White Russia. They were set down by Glinski just as they were related to him by the peasants. In the translation it was of course necessary to shorten them considerably; the continual repetition—however quaint and fascinating in the original—cannot easily be reproduced. Portions, too, are often told in rhyme, or in a species of rhyming prose that we associate with the ancient ballad. The obvious likenesses between these and the folklore of Germany, the Celtic nations, or to the Indian fairy-tales, will strike every reader. The stories are longer than usual but very rewarding and fun to listen to. (Summary by preface and phil chenevert)
