Step into a world of ancient legends and timeless tales with Tales Told By Bulls and Wolves, a captivating collection of Italian folk stories and fairy tales!
Spanning centuries of rich storytelling tradition, these enchanting tales transport readers to the heart of Italy’s vibrant cultural history. From the founding of Rome to the Renaissance, and from medieval folklore to the early fairy tales of Europe, this collection brings together a treasure trove of myths, legends, and timeless narratives.
Here, you’ll encounter the magic and mystery of Italy’s past through the work of literary giants like Virgil, Ovid, and Livy, alongside the playful, imaginative stories of early fairy tale pioneers Giovanni Francesco Straparola and Giambattista Basile. These stories capture the wonder and whimsy that have inspired generations-from heroic bulls to cunning wolves, from epic battles to fantastical realms.
Whether you’re fascinated by the grandeur of Roman history, charmed by Renaissance romance, or intrigued by the first printed fairy tales in Europe, Tales Told By Bulls and Wolves offers something for every reader. This collection is a celebration of Italy’s legendary storytelling tradition, a journey through its iconic cities, and a dive into its myths and fairy tales that have stood the test of time.
Perfect for lovers of history, folklore, and magic, these stories will whisk you away to a world where imagination knows no bounds. Immerse yourself in Italy’s rich literary heritage and discover the unforgettable adventures hidden within Tales Told By Bulls and Wolves!
Table of Content
PREFACE
A TUSCAN SNOW-WHITE
HOW THE ASS BECAME A MAN AGAIN
FILAGRANATA
THE STORY OF CICCU
MONTE ROCHETTINO
THE THREE LOVE-ORANGES
HOW THE BEGGAR BOY BECAME COUNT PIRO
TERESINA, LUISA, AND THE BEAR
PALOMBELLETTA
THE STORY OF BENSURDATU
A TUSCAN BLUEBEARD
LA CENORIENTOLA
HOW THE HERMIT HELPED TO WIN THE KING’S DAUGHTER
TASSA
THE KING WHO GOES OUT TO DINNER
THE KING WHO WOULD HAVE A BEAUTIFUL WIFE
PADRE ULIVO
THE POT OF MARJORAM
THE FROG
THE SOUND AND SONG OF THE LOVELY SIBYL
MARIA WOOD
THE CUNNING SHOEMAKER
THE SNAKE’S BOUDOIR
THE TWO HUNCHBACKED BROTHERS
POMO AND THE GOBLIN HORSE
THE DARK KING
A TALE FROM THE BORDERLAND
SCIOCCOLONE
THE PHANTOM BRIDE
SIGNOR LATTANZIO
CYPRESSES AND OLIVES, AN INTERLUDE
HOW CAJUSSE WAS MARRIED
THE THREE HORNS OF MESSER GUICCIARDINI
DON GIOVANNI
LEGEND OF THE LANTERNS
THE DEAD MAN IN THE OAK TREE
THE GOBLIN OF LA VIA DEL CORNO
THE DEAD MAN’S LETTER
THE TWO FAIRIES OF THE WELL – A LEGEND OF THE VIA CALZAIOLI
THE WHITE SOUL
THE ENCHANTED COW OF LA VIA VACCHERECCIA
THE WHITE SERPENT
LA VIA DELLE BELLE DONNE
THE PROCESSION OF VELLETRI
CANNETELLA
THE MUNIFICENCE OF PRINCE BORGHESE
CATHERINE AND HER DESTINY
THE BEAUTIFUL ENGLISHWOMAN
CUPID AND PSYCHE
BELLACUCCIA
VIRGILIUS THE SORCERER
ASS OR PIG
THE GOAT FACED GIRL
THE BAD TEMPERED QUEEN
DON GIOVANNI DE LA FORTUNA
THE BOOBY
HOW BRADAMANTE CONQUERED THE WIZARD
DOCTOR GRILLO
HOW WILLIAM OF PALERMO WAS CARRIED OFF BY THE WEREWOLF
NINA
THE DISENCHANTMENT OF THE WERWOLF
THE COUNTESS’S CAT
HISTORICAL NOTES
ABOUT THE EDITOR
About the author
I am a seasoned writer, editor and occasional contributor to magazines and periodicals. You can find out more about my work and contact me at clivegilson.com
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