Gypsy Folk Tales

Gypsy Folk Tales is a collection of traditional stories and legends from various regions of Europe, as retold by Francis Hindes Groome. The book includes tales of magic, romance, and adventure, featuring characters such as witches, fairies, and tricksters. The stories are told in a lively and engaging style, capturing the oral storytelling tradition of the Romani people. Some of the tales are humorous, while others are more serious and reflect the struggles and joys of Gypsy life. The book also includes an introduction by the author, providing context and background information on the Romani culture and their storytelling traditions. Overall, Gypsy Folk Tales is a fascinating and entertaining collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the rich and vibrant world of Gypsy folklore.1899. Groome was the Editor of the Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland and an eminent scholar of gypsy life and culture. The Red King and the Witch is one of the tales Groome included in this collection with the claim that it was probably the most original work in his book. The test of the three brothers, the quest of the youngest, and his attempt to escape old age and death make this a universal tale as well as an original one. Other tales found in this volume include samples of Turkish, Romanian, Bukowina, Moravian, Polish, English and Welsh Gypsy tales.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.