Koszorú a román népköltészet virágaiból

A gentle koszorú of Romanian folk poetry opens this collection, each verse presented with a careful translation that aims to keep the original’s bright colours and simple fragrance. The editor’s dedication likens the songs to wild meadow flowers—poppy reds, sky blues, golden forget‑me‑nots—capturing the spontaneity of a people who sing straight from the heart. Listeners are invited to wander through the same fields, feeling the same fresh air that inspired the verses.

The pieces range from tender love songs to plaintive laments, all voiced by ordinary villagers whose emotions are direct and unadorned. Themes of nature, longing, and the small joys and sorrows of daily life emerge with a sincerity that feels both timeless and intimate. The translator’s occasional notes hint at the cultural background without interrupting the flow of the poetry.

By the end of the first act, you’ll have sensed the rhythm of the Carpathian plains and the pulse of a community that finds poetry in every sunrise, every river bend, and every whispered promise.