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The Seven Swabians, and Other German Folktales (World Folklore Series)
The Seven Swabians and Other German Folktales - World Folklore Series Author:Anna E. Altmann Many people are familiar with the German tales of the Brothers Grimm, but usually in the sugar-coated versions of picture books and Hollywood cartoons. In this book you'll discover some other sides to German folklore. Using primary German-language sources, Altmann has gleaned a wonderful assortment of authentic tales to enchant and educate audie... more »nces of all ages. This collection includes many favorite German tales, such as "Rapunzel," "Snow White," "Rumpelstilkskin," "Hansel and Gretel," and "The Bremen Town Musicians"; as well as more obscure tales such as "The Seven Swabians" and "The Master Thief." There are tales for all kinds of listeners and readers--more than 80 stories in all, including tales that may shock you or make your hair stand on end, as well as those that will intrigue or amuse. The stories are organized in four sections: Animal stories (Tiergeschichten, largely fables), Comic tales (Schwanke, which range from the silly to the outrageous), Fairy tales (Zaubermarchen, or wonder tales), Local legends (Sagen, which include stories of ghosts and goblins, and religious legends). Background information and tale type information on the stories, a description of German life during the 19th century, color photos, a pronunciation guide for German terms, and traditional German recipes make this a wonderful resource for introducing audiences to German culture and traditions.« less