Ipolyi Arnold népmesegyüjteménye; Magyar népköltési gyüjtemény 13. kötet

The volume gathers a lively assortment of Hungarian folk narratives gathered in the mid‑19th century by a determined young scholar. Inspired by the Kisfaludy Society’s call to rescue the nation’s vanished myths, the collector set out on a decade‑long journey through villages, taverns and farmland, recording songs, legends, riddles and everyday superstitions spoken by peasants, old women and even children. His meticulous notes reveal not only the stories themselves but also the circumstances of their capture, giving a personal glimpse into the fieldwork of early folklore studies.

Listeners will hear the whisper of ancient rites, the humor of trickster tales, and the melancholy of love songs that have survived generations. The editor supplies careful commentary that clarifies obscure references while preserving the raw voice of the original tellers. Together the texts form a vibrant portal into the beliefs, customs and imagination of rural Hungary before modernity reshaped the landscape.