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Excerpt from Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians United States Of the Slavs should adopt as their literary and Official language the Serbian, as by far the finest and most musical of all the Slavonic tongues. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians Serbians attach the utmost value and importance to the sympathies of the such a highly cultured, great, and therefore legitimately influential people as is the British nation. Since the beginning of the twentieth century there have been two critical occasions - the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria and the war against the Turks - when we have had opportunities to note how British sympathies, even when apparently only platonic, can be of great practical importance for our nation. It is quite natural that we should desire to retain and if possible deepen and increase those sympathies. We are proud of our army, but we flatter ourselves that our nation may win sympathy arid respect by other than military features of its national character. We wish that our British friends should know our nation such as it is. We wish them to be acquainted with our national psychology. And nothing could give a better insight into the very soul of the Serbian nation than this book which M. Woislav M. Petrovitch has so happily conceived. The Serbians belong ethnologically to the great family of the Slavonic nations. They are first cousins to the Russians, Poles, Czechs; Slovaks, and Bulgars, and they are brothers to the Croats and Slovenes. Since the Church has ceased to be the discordant and -disuniting element in the life of the nations, the Orthodox. Serbians and the Roman Catholic Croats ar-e practically one and the same people. But of all Slavonic nations the Serbians can legitimately claim to be the most poetical one. Their language is the richest and the most musical among all the Slavonic languages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians weaves an intricate tapestry of myth, folklore, and national pride, portraying the rich cultural landscape of Serbia and its people. This anthology encapsulates a diverse range of literary styles, from epic poetry to intimate folklore, encapsulating centuries of oral and written traditions. The collection stands as a beacon of the Serbian spirit, with tales that traverse the realms of history, mythology, and legendary heroism, demonstrating the profound depth and resilience of Serbian culture. These narratives not only entertain but serve as cultural milestones, preserving the collective memory and identity of a nation through the ages. The anthology benefits from the scholarly acumen and cultural insight of Vuk Stefanovi Karad~i and Woislav M. Petrovitch, whose lifeworks have significantly contributed to the preservation of Serbian folklore and the broader discourse of Slavic studies. Karad~i, in particular, is revered as a seminal figure in the standardization of the Serbian language and a pivotal collector of folk tales and songs. Their collaborative efforts embody a confluence of historical, cultural, and literary movements, immersing readers in the heart and soul of Serbian tradition and its enduring narrative legacy. Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians offers a unique window into the vibrant tapestry of Serbian folklore, appealing to scholars, enthusiasts of Slavic cultures, and anyone captivated by the art of storytelling. This anthology not only enriches ones understanding of Serbian heritage but also celebrates the universal power of storytelling to unite and inspire. Readers are invited to delve into this collection to discover a world where heroism, honor, and the ancestral echoes of the past speak to the present, fostering a deeper appreciation for the diversity and complexity of human culture and the bonds that tie us to our ancestral legacies.
Excerpt from Serbian Fairy Tales Once upon a time a bear married a woman, and they had one son. When the boy was yet a little fellow he begged very hard to be allowed to leave the bear's cave, and to go out into the world to see what was in it. His father, the Bear, however, would not consent to this, saying, You are too young yet, and not strong enough. In the world there are multitudes of wicked beasts called men, who will kill you. SO the boy was quieted for a While, and remained in the cave. But, after some time, the boy prayed so earnestly that the Bear, his father, would let him go into the world, that the Bear brought him into the wood, and showed him a beech-tree, saying, If you can pull up that beech by the roots, I will let you go; but if you cannot, then this is a proof that you are still too weak, and must remain with me. The boy tried to pull up the tree, but, after long trying, had to give it up, and go home again to the cave. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A collection of Serbian folk tales preceded by background to the history and cultural traditions of the Slavic people, including short essays on good and evil spirits, vampires, superstition, Christmas Eve, wedding rites, etc.
Excerpt from The Southern Slav's Appeal, Vol. 1: November, 1916 "When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume, among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitles them, a decent respect the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that, whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute a new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. Prudence indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and, according, all experience hath shown, that a mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But, when long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same object, evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such government, and to provide new guards for their future security." Declaration of Independance 1776. America'S part In Future Peace. "We are participants, whether we would or not, in the life of the world. The interests of all nations are our own also. We are partners with the rest. What affects mankind is inevitably our affair as well as the affair of the nations of Europe and of Asia. The nations of the world have become each others neighbors. It is to their interest that they should understand each other. In order that they may understand each other it is imperative that they should agree o cooperate in a common cause and that they should so act that the guiding principles of that common cause shall be even-handed and impartial justice. This is undoubtedly the thought of America. This is what we, ourselves, will say when there comes proper occasion to say it. We believe these fundamental things: First, that every people has a right to choose the sovereignity under which they shall live. Like other nations, we have, ourselves, no doubt once and again offended against that principle when for a little while controlled by selfish passion, as our franker historians have been honorable enough to admit; but it has become more and more our rule of life and action. Second, that the small States of the world have a right to enjoy the same respect for their sovereignity and for their territorial integrity that great and powerful nations expect and insist upon. And, third, that the world has a right to be free from every disturbance of its peace that has its origin in aggression and disregard of the rights of peoples and nations. So sincerely do we believe in these things that I am sure that I speak the mind and wish of the people of America when I say that the United States is willing to become a partner in any feasible association of nations formed in order to realize these objects and make them secure against violation." From the Speech of the President of U. S. A. W. Wilson, discussing Peace and Americas part in a future league to prevent war. May 26th 1916. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com