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Victoria Li – Legends of Love and Death: Ancient Tales and Their Place in World Folklore
Step into a world where reality dissolves under the spell of age-old legends. In this collection, fairies emerge from thick mists, the dead guard cursed gold, dark lovers weave deadly traps, and young brides hide blood-soaked secrets. Here dwell creatures of the night and children of light, djinn ride the wind, and ghostly fire heralds doom.
These are tales of love and death—two mighty forces that have always fueled human imagination. The book brings together Scottish and Welsh legends, French tales, Norse sagas, Russian folk stories, and narratives from One Thousand and One Nights. Each chapter offers an author’s retelling of a story, followed by a detailed exploration of how these familiar plots and characters found their place in global culture.
The author, Victoria Li, is a journalist, cultural scholar, writer, and literary translator. Her work bridges ancient traditions and modern understanding, making this volume a guide for anyone fascinated by folklore’s enduring power.
Price: 1179.00 RUR