| Author |
Groome, Francis Hindes, 1851-1902 |
| LoC No. |
01018455
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| Title |
Gypsy folk-tales
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Hurst and Blackett, 1899.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.)
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| Summary |
"Gypsy Folk-Tales" by Francis Hindes Groome is a collection of folklore narratives published in the late 19th century. The work seeks to preserve and present various folk-tales from the Gypsy culture, reflecting the rich oral tradition that encompasses a wide range of themes, characters, and moral lessons integral to Gypsy life. Groome’s interest in Gypsy folklore underscores a desire to document these tales, especially in light of their declining interest among folklorists of his time. The opening of "Gypsy Folk-Tales" sets the stage for Groome’s journey into the world of Gypsy culture, mentioning his attempts to engage folklorists in the significance of these stories over the past two decades. In a detailed preface, Groome discusses the widespread presence of Gypsies in Europe, their nomadic history, and the challenges they face as a culture. He pays homage to influential figures in the field of folklore and acknowledges the contributions of various scholars who have supported his efforts. This introduction prepares readers for a deeper exploration of the folk tales themselves, hinting at the cultural tapestry woven throughout the narratives that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DX: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Romanies
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| Subject |
Fairy tales
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| Subject |
Tales -- England
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| Subject |
Romanies -- Folklore
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71092 |
| Release Date |
Jul 2, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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