Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians

By Woislav M. Petrovitch

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Step into a world where epic poems sung by peasants echo through time, revealing the heroic spirit and tragic heart of a nation yearning for liberation.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Literature Travel & Geography

Released

2012-01-14

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Summary

"Hero Tales and Legends of the Serbians" by Woislav M. Petrovitch is a compilation of Serbian poems, stories, traditions, and folklore from the early 1900s that paints a vibrant picture of Serbian identity and history. The author focuses on celebrating the importance of traditional Serbian songs and oral stories of the common people in preserving history and national pride while highlighting key figures who embody the tragic hero and a longing for freedom. The collection explores Serbian character and showcases the beauty of the Serbian language through heroic stories rooted in folklore and historical truth, seeking to build bridges of understanding through securing appreciation of Serbian culture among English-speaking people.