
LEGENDS FROM RIVER AND MOUNTAIN
INTRODUCTION
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
THE JIPI
THE SERPENT-ISLE
VÎRFUL CU DOR
FURNICA
THE CARAIMAN
THE STAGS’ VALLEY
THE WITCH’S STRONGHOLD
A lively tapestry of folk tales unfurls from the mist‑clad peaks of the Bucegi and the winding Pelesch river, where enchanted horses become soaring hawks and brave shepherds confront hidden spirits. The first stories draw from Romanian mountain legends, each echoing the whispering woods and crystal‑clear streams that guard ancient secrets. As the narratives progress, a handful of Germanic myths—like the mysterious Little Glass‑Man of the Black Forest—join the collection, adding a cross‑cultural sparkle to the listening experience.
Presented in a clear, lyrical voice, these half‑legend, half‑fairy‑tale pieces are crafted for younger ears yet captivate listeners of any age. The tales balance wonder with gentle moral threads, inviting audiences to imagine brave youths, mischievous nymphs, and magical transformations that linger just beyond the horizon. Richly illustrated and steeped in the charm of old‑world storytelling, the collection offers a fresh, evocative journey through timeless folklore.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (399K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Release date
2016-06-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1843–1916
A queen who wrote under the name Carmen Sylva, she brought poetry, stories, and translations into public life while living at the heart of 19th-century Romanian history. Her work blends courtly elegance with a genuine feeling for folklore, music, and sorrow.
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1853–1939
Known for bringing folk songs, tales, and poetry from many European languages into English, this British writer and translator opened a wide literary window for readers of her time. Her work moved easily between cultures, and she also published original poems in leading journals of the 1890s.
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