This book is ideal for scholars, enthusiasts of Slavic studies and folk tales, and anyone captivated by the rich lore of Eastern Europe or looking to deepen their knowledge of Ukraine. In 1894, Ukrainian scholar Mykola Sumtsov published an analysis of two collections of Ukrainian folk tales recorded by Polish scholars Oskar Kolberg and Józefa Moszynska. Sumtsov's publication offers a detailed examination of these significant contributions to the study of Ukrainian folklore. Key features of this publication include:
Insightful commentaries accompanying concise summaries of the folk tales.
Approximately 150 bibliographical entries, including references to rare and little-known publications on folklore.
Eight detailed indices covering topics such as popular folk tale heroes, magical objects, impossible tasks, methods of punishment, and more.
For the first time, Sumtsov's work is available in English translation.
This is the 4th volume in Sova Books'
Ukrainian Scholar Library
series.