Serbian Folktales

The Serbian people have a proud heritage as Southern Slavs, and their folk tales echo the beautiful landscape and the intermingling with classic, heroic culture of the Byzantines. Flame Tree 451 offers a collection of tales that include werewolves, vampires, villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations, and escapist fantasies, specifically for the reader of myths, folklore, and the fantastic.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 27 February 2024
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing

The Serbian people's stories are a captivating blend of poetry and stridency, showcasing their proud heritage as Southern Slavs who, following the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, expanded their dominion southward, conquering the territories once held by the mighty Ancient Greeks, Latins, and Thracians. Their folktales reverberate with the beauty of their landscape and the rich cultural tapestry of the Byzantines, interweaving classical heroism with their own unique traditions. In this powerful collection, curated with a new introduction, readers are treated to a selection of tales, including "He Who Asks Little Receives Much," "The Maiden Wiser Than the Tsar," "The Biter Bit," "Good Deeds Never Perish," and "The Ram With the Golden Fleece."

FLAME TREE 451: A Treasury of Tales

Flame Tree 451 presents a diverse range of narratives, spanning from myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy, and science fiction. This captivating anthology offers a delectable feast of werewolves, mechanical men, bloodthirsty vampires, devious villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations, and escapist fantasies. Designed specifically for enthusiasts of myths, folklore, and the fantastic, it serves as a treasure trove of tales meticulously curated for the reader's enjoyment.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804177839
Edition number: New ed