
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
Jun 26, 2016
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1843–1916
A queen who wrote with a poet’s ear and a storyteller’s eye, she turned court life, sorrow, and folklore into a remarkable literary career. Best known by the pen name Carmen Sylva, she was one of the most unusual royal voices of her time.
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1853–1939
A gifted British poet and translator, she helped bring folk songs, folktales, and poems from across Europe into English. Her work moved easily between languages and literary circles, giving readers a wider world to explore.
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