Through his meticulous translations, Crane highlights the universal themes and timeless appeal of these Italian folk tales, making them a captivating read for anyone interested in folklore and cultural studies.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

An important reintroduction to this literature, this compilation of Thomas Crane's original translations of Italian folk stories includes new critical analysis.

Clearly, more than two-thousand years of Christianity have molded and deeply influenced the culture and traditions of many parts of Italy. This book is formed by tales Selected from the Book: Italian Popular Tales by Thomas Frederick Crane.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.