Polish folktales and folklore
By: retold by Michał Malinowski ; edited by Anne Pellowski.
Contributors: Malinowski, Michał.; Pellowski, Anne.
Series: World folklore series
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Westport, CT
Language: eng
Number of pages: 218
ISBN-13: 9781591587231
Subjects: Tales -- Poland
Description: "A delicious assortment of folktales from Poland awaits you in this appealing collection. More than 50 tales range from local legends, animal tales, and magic tales to religious legends, stories of demons and supernatural creatures, humorous tales, and how and why tales-exemplifying the Polish spirit, character, and sense of humor. In addition, you'll find historical background; directions for traditional games, crafts, recipes; and color photographs that depict the people, the land, and the traditions of this fascinating country" -- back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: A general introduction to Poland; title: Local legends; title: Animal tales; title: Magic tales; title: Chain chants and cumulative tales; title: Humorous tales; title: Why tales; title: Religious tales; title: Supernatural creatures.