Legends from River & Mountain

audiobook

Legends from River & Mountain

by Alma Strettell, Carmen Sylva

EN·~6 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

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.

About the authors

Alma Strettell

Alma Strettell

1853–1939

A Victorian writer and translator with a gift for bringing European poetry into English, she moved in artistic circles that included John Singer Sargent and her sister Alice Comyns Carr. Her work helped English readers discover writers such as Maurice Maeterlinck and Émile Verhaeren.

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Carmen Sylva

Carmen Sylva

1843–1916

A queen who turned private feeling and folklore into poetry, stories, and essays, she wrote under the pen name Carmen Sylva and became one of the best-known literary voices linked to Romania in the late 19th century. Her work often blends melancholy, legend, music, and a deep interest in Romanian culture.

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