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Giuseppe Pitre, a nineteenth-century Sicilian physician, gathered
an enormous wealth of folk and fairy tales as he traveled and
treated the poor throughout Palermo. He also received tales from
friends and scholars throughout the island of Sicily. A dedicated
folklorist, whose significance ranks alongside the Brothers Grimm,
he published a 25-volume collection of Sicilian folk tales,
legends, songs, and customs between 1871 and 1914. Though first
published in their original Sicilian dialect, these tales have
never before been translated, collected, and published in English
until now.
This historic two-volume set collects 300 and 100 variants of
his most entertaining and most important folk and fairy tales,
along with lively, vivid illustrations by Carmelo Lettere. In stark
contrast to the more literary ambitions of the Grimms' tales,
Pitre's possess a charming, earthy quality that reflect the
customs, beliefs, and superstitions of the common people more
clearly than any other European folklore collection of the
nineteenth century.
Edited, translated, and with a critical introduction by
world-renowned folk and fairy tale experts Jack Zipes and Joseph
Russo, this collection will firmly establish Pitre's importance as
a folklorist.
Well, gentlemen, here's a tale that people have told time and again
...So begins the title story in this collection of fifty Sicilian
folk and fairy tales edited and translated by noted folklore
scholar Jack Zipes. But while some of the stories may sound as if
they've been told time and again such as variations on Cinderella
and Puss in Boots many will enchant English-language readers and
storytellers for the first time. From "The Pot of Basil" to "The
Talking Belly," "The Little Mouse with the Stinky Tail" to "Peppi,
Who Wandered out into the World," the stories in Catarina the Wise
range from simple tales of getting a new dress or something good to
eat to fantastical plots for outwitting domineering husbands,
rescuing impoverished fathers, or attracting wealthy suitors
(frequently the Prince of Portugal). Many feature strong, clever
women (usually daughters who become queen). Many are funny; many
are wise. Some are very, very strange. As Zipes relates, the true
story of their origins is as extraordinary as the tales themselves.
Born to a poor family of sailors in Palermo, Giuseppe Pitre would
go on to serve with Garibaldi, become a traveling country doctor,
and gather one of the most vast collections of folk and fairy tales
of the nineteenth century. But while his work as a folklorist
rivaled that of the Brothers Grimm, Pitre remains a relative
unknown. Catarina the Wise highlights some of the most delectable
stories at the heart of his collection. Featuring new, original
illustrations, this book is a beautiful, charming treasure for any
fan of story, storytelling, and heroines and heroes living happily
ever after sometimes.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
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++++ Profili Biografici Di Contemporanei Italiani Giuseppe Pitre F.
Lao, 1864 History; Europe; Italy; History / Europe / Italy; Italy;
Travel / Europe / Italy
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the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
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the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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++++ Proverbi E Canti Popolari Siciliani Giuseppe Pitre Tipografia
del Giornale di Sicilia, 1869 Social Science; Folklore &
Mythology; Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
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++++ Studio Critico Sugli Indovinelli ... Giuseppe Pitre Giornale
di Sicilia, 1897 Humor; Form; Jokes & Riddles; Humor / Form /
Jokes & Riddles; Literary Criticism / American / General;
Riddles
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++++ Alcune Questioni Di Poesia Popolare Giuseppe Pitre Tipografia
dell'Associazone, 1870 Folk songs, Italian
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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
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