The Bard of the Dimbovitza: Romanian Folk Songs Collected from the Peasants

By Elena Văcărescu and Hélène Vacaresco

Book Overview

The Bard of the Dimbovitza: Roumanian Folk-Songs is a collection of traditional folk songs from Romania, compiled and translated by Elena Vacaresco in 1897. The book features over 50 songs, each with its own unique story and melody. The songs cover a wide range of topics, including love, nature, and everyday life. Vacaresco's translations are accompanied by notes on the cultural and historical context of each song, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the rich traditions and customs of Romania. The Bard of the Dimbovitza is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Romanian folklore and music, and a fascinating glimpse into the country's cultural heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164160443
• ISBN13: 9781164160441
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"