Tales Told By Bulls & Wolves

Step into a world of ancient legends and timeless tales with Tales Told By Bulls and Wolves, a captivating collection of Italian folk stories and fairy tales!

Spanning centuries of rich storytelling tradition, these enchanting tales transport readers to the heart of Italy's vibrant cultural history. From the founding of Rome to the Renaissance, and from medieval folklore to the early fairy tales of Europe, this collection brings together a treasure trove of myths, legends, and timeless narratives.

Here, you'll encounter the magic and mystery of Italy's past through the work of literary giants like Virgil, Ovid, and Livy, alongside the playful, imaginative stories of early fairy tale pioneers Giovanni Francesco Straparola and Giambattista Basile. These stories capture the wonder and whimsy that have inspired generations-from heroic bulls to cunning wolves, from epic battles to fantastical realms.

Whether you're fascinated by the grandeur of Roman history, charmed by Renaissance romance, or intrigued by the first printed fairy tales in Europe, Tales Told By Bulls and Wolves offers something for every reader. This collection is a celebration of Italy's legendary storytelling tradition, a journey through its iconic cities, and a dive into its myths and fairy tales that have stood the test of time.

Perfect for lovers of history, folklore, and magic, these stories will whisk you away to a world where imagination knows no bounds. Immerse yourself in Italy's rich literary heritage and discover the unforgettable adventures hidden within Tales Told By Bulls and Wolves!

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Tales Told By Bulls & Wolves

Step into a world of ancient legends and timeless tales with Tales Told By Bulls and Wolves, a captivating collection of Italian folk stories and fairy tales!

Spanning centuries of rich storytelling tradition, these enchanting tales transport readers to the heart of Italy's vibrant cultural history. From the founding of Rome to the Renaissance, and from medieval folklore to the early fairy tales of Europe, this collection brings together a treasure trove of myths, legends, and timeless narratives.

Here, you'll encounter the magic and mystery of Italy's past through the work of literary giants like Virgil, Ovid, and Livy, alongside the playful, imaginative stories of early fairy tale pioneers Giovanni Francesco Straparola and Giambattista Basile. These stories capture the wonder and whimsy that have inspired generations-from heroic bulls to cunning wolves, from epic battles to fantastical realms.

Whether you're fascinated by the grandeur of Roman history, charmed by Renaissance romance, or intrigued by the first printed fairy tales in Europe, Tales Told By Bulls and Wolves offers something for every reader. This collection is a celebration of Italy's legendary storytelling tradition, a journey through its iconic cities, and a dive into its myths and fairy tales that have stood the test of time.

Perfect for lovers of history, folklore, and magic, these stories will whisk you away to a world where imagination knows no bounds. Immerse yourself in Italy's rich literary heritage and discover the unforgettable adventures hidden within Tales Told By Bulls and Wolves!

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Step into a world of ancient legends and timeless tales with Tales Told By Bulls and Wolves, a captivating collection of Italian folk stories and fairy tales!

Spanning centuries of rich storytelling tradition, these enchanting tales transport readers to the heart of Italy's vibrant cultural history. From the founding of Rome to the Renaissance, and from medieval folklore to the early fairy tales of Europe, this collection brings together a treasure trove of myths, legends, and timeless narratives.

Here, you'll encounter the magic and mystery of Italy's past through the work of literary giants like Virgil, Ovid, and Livy, alongside the playful, imaginative stories of early fairy tale pioneers Giovanni Francesco Straparola and Giambattista Basile. These stories capture the wonder and whimsy that have inspired generations-from heroic bulls to cunning wolves, from epic battles to fantastical realms.

Whether you're fascinated by the grandeur of Roman history, charmed by Renaissance romance, or intrigued by the first printed fairy tales in Europe, Tales Told By Bulls and Wolves offers something for every reader. This collection is a celebration of Italy's legendary storytelling tradition, a journey through its iconic cities, and a dive into its myths and fairy tales that have stood the test of time.

Perfect for lovers of history, folklore, and magic, these stories will whisk you away to a world where imagination knows no bounds. Immerse yourself in Italy's rich literary heritage and discover the unforgettable adventures hidden within Tales Told By Bulls and Wolves!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781913500139
Publisher: Clive Gilson
Publication date: 12/16/2019
Series: Tales from the World's Firesides - Europe , #13
Pages: 426
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.95(d)

About the Author

I am a seasoned writer, editor and occasional contributor to magazines and periodicals. You can find out more about my work and contact me at clivegilson.com

Table of Contents

PREFACE

A TUSCAN SNOW-WHITE

HOW THE ASS BECAME A MAN AGAIN

FILAGRANATA

THE STORY OF CICCU

MONTE ROCHETTINO

THE THREE LOVE-ORANGES

HOW THE BEGGAR BOY BECAME COUNT PIRO

TERESINA, LUISA, AND THE BEAR

PALOMBELLETTA

THE STORY OF BENSURDATU

A TUSCAN BLUEBEARD

LA CENORIENTOLA

HOW THE HERMIT HELPED TO WIN THE KING’S DAUGHTER

TASSA

THE KING WHO GOES OUT TO DINNER

THE KING WHO WOULD HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WIFE

PADRE ULIVO

THE POT OF MARJORAM

THE FROG

THE SOUND AND SONG OF THE LOVELY SIBYL

MARIA WOOD

THE CUNNING SHOEMAKER

THE SNAKE’S BOUDOIR

THE TWO HUNCHBACKED BROTHERS

POMO AND THE GOBLIN HORSE

THE DARK KING

A TALE FROM THE BORDERLAND

SCIOCCOLONE

THE PHANTOM BRIDE

SIGNOR LATTANZIO

CYPRESSES AND OLIVES, AN INTERLUDE

HOW CAJUSSE WAS MARRIED

THE THREE HORNS OF MESSER GUICCIARDINI

DON GIOVANNI

LEGEND OF THE LANTERNS

THE DEAD MAN IN THE OAK TREE

THE GOBLIN OF LA VIA DEL CORNO

THE DEAD MAN’S LETTER

THE TWO FAIRIES OF THE WELL - A LEGEND OF THE VIA CALZAIOLI

THE WHITE SOUL

THE ENCHANTED COW OF LA VIA VACCHERECCIA

THE WHITE SERPENT

LA VIA DELLE BELLE DONNE

THE PROCESSION OF VELLETRI

CANNETELLA

THE MUNIFICENCE OF PRINCE BORGHESE

CATHERINE AND HER DESTINY

THE BEAUTIFUL ENGLISHWOMAN

CUPID AND PSYCHE

BELLACUCCIA

VIRGILIUS THE SORCERER

ASS OR PIG

THE GOAT FACED GIRL

THE BAD TEMPERED QUEEN

DON GIOVANNI DE LA FORTUNA

THE BOOBY

HOW BRADAMANTE CONQUERED THE WIZARD

DOCTOR GRILLO

HOW WILLIAM OF PALERMO WAS CARRIED OFF BY THE WEREWOLF

NINA

THE DISENCHANTMENT OF THE WERWOLF

THE COUNTESS’S CAT

HISTORICAL NOTES

ABOUT THE EDITOR

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