Polish-American Folktales
Author | : Catherine Harris Ainsworth |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Catherine Harris Ainsworth |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 124 |
Release | : 1977 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Deborah Anders Silverman |
Publisher | : University of Illinois Press |
Total Pages | : 286 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780252025693 |
In addition, she offers a wealth of information on foodways and on the origins and celebration of holy days, from Christmas Eve vigils to the Dyngus Day festivals of the Easter season."--BOOK JACKET.
Author | : F. C. Anstruther |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1990-12-31 |
Genre | : Fables, Polish |
ISBN | : 9780781805216 |
In World War II when the long night of German occupation of Poland was at its darkest, a delightful collection of Polish fairy tales, illustrated with handsome engravings by J. Sekalski, was published in Scotland, home of the Polish Armed Forces in exile. This book brings back, in a new gift edition, this fine collection of eleven classic fairy tales. In the original introduction the famous Polish writer Zygmunt Nowakowski sets the mood for this gathering of eleven fairy tales which "recall the ancient beautiful times, to laugh and to weep...".
Author | : Sophie Hodorowicz Knab |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024-10 |
Genre | : Cooking |
ISBN | : 9780781814515 |
"A richly detailed and well-informed month-by-month accounting of all the major Polish customs and traditions practiced over the centuries. Ms. Knab stirs and reawakens our ancestral memory." ―The Kosciuszko Foundation Newsletter Now in a paperback edition with illustrations, historical black and white photographs, and color photographs throughout the book! This unique, well-researched reference is arranged by month, showing the various occasions, feasts and holidays prominent in Polish culture―beginning with December it continues through Holy Week Customs, superstitions, beliefs and rituals associated with farming, Pentecost, Corpus Christi, midsummer, harvest festival, wedding rites, Name Days, birth and death. There is also a chapter on Polish pastimes and games for children. Many of the customs and traditions described in the book have been lost even in today's modern Poland. World wars, massive immigration, the loss of the oral tradition, urbanization and politics have changed the face of a once agrarian people and their way of life throughout the calendar year. The changes, however, have not been able to erase the memory of that way of life completely. Many communities of the Polish diaspora throughout the world still feel connected to Poland and choose to reenact harvest celebrations, reminding themselves of their ancestors' reverence for the grains and gifts of bread. The sharing of oplatek, the Christmas Eve wafer, and the words of love while doing so, continue to bind family and friends together. Although the purpose and meaning may have been lost and forgotten, the oczepiny ceremony (the unveiling) is still the mainstay of almost every wedding where the bride declares Polish heritage. This invaluable resource is perfect for anyone who claims Polish ancestry, diligently practicing that which they learned at their parents' and grandparents' knees. It is for families who wish to teach Polish heritage and customs to their children, and for anyone seeking to learn more about their Slavic roots.
Author | : Elsie Byrde |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2000-12-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780486413068 |
An ogre, a miracle-working horse, a talking ant, and other fantastic creatures pop up in the most unexpected places in these 6 charming tales from Eastern Europe
Author | : Michal Malinowski |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 247 |
Release | : 2008-11-30 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 1598845020 |
Wit, humor, and warmth permeate the stories in this collection. Here are more than 50 traditional folktales from the people of Poland, ranging from animal and humorous tales to why stories, tales of magic and the supernatural, and local legends. In addition, you'll find riddles, nursery rhymes, games and activities, recipes, and background information on the land, the people, and the stories-all enhanced by maps and handsome color photos and illustrations. A wonderful addition to the folklore collection, this book provides material that folklorists will wish to study, storytellers will be eager to share with their audiences, and educators will want explore with their students. A delicious assortment of folktales from Poland awaits you in this appealing collection. More than 50 tales range from local legends, animal tales, and magic tales to religious legends, stories of demons and supernatural creatures, humorous tales, and how and why tales-exemplifying the Polish spirit, character, and sense of humor. In addition, you'll find historical background; directions for traditional games, crafts, recipes; and color photographs that depict the people, the land, and the traditions of this fascinating country.
Author | : Alice Wadowski-Bak |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 118 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9781572160897 |
Edited by Joanne Asala, the stories are vividly and dramatically interpreted and portrayed in the paper-cuts (wycinaki) by Alice Wadowski-Bak, noted paper-cut and folkore artist.¶The work of Alice Wadowski-Bak, native of Niagara Falls, New York, is found in private collections and galleries worldwide. The art of wycinanki appeared in Poland in the middle of the 1800s, especially in rural areas where sheep shears were readily available. The method of folding, layering, coloring, and overlay is related to the ancient Chinese art of the block print. Artist Wadowski-Bak explores both wycinanki and oriental stencil cutting. Her origianl designs for this book attest to her exquisite artistry.¶This is a treasure of folk art and lore. A very special gift for personal collections.This book of engaging folk stories includes such tales as "The Violin," "The Headache Cure," "Midsummer's Eve," "The Flower Queen's Daughter," "The Legend of the North Wind," "The Flaming Castle," "The Village Dance," and "The Unfinished Tune."The stories were collected by Joanne Asala, with wycinanki (paper-cutting) illustrations by Polish-American artist Alice Wadowski-Bak.
Author | : Polish Tales |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2017-02-23 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781543240900 |
The book comprises the best of Polish folk tales as well as short stories by the most renowned Polish authors, such as: Henryk Sienkiewicz, Władysław St.Reymont, Bolesław Prus, Adam Szymanski, Stefan Zeromski, Juliusz Kaden-Bandrowski, Zofia Rygier-Nałkowska, Wacław Sieroszewski. It is undoubtedly the best compilation of Polish fairy tales and children's short stories.
Author | : Natalia Aleksiun |
Publisher | : Liverpool University Press |
Total Pages | : 342 |
Release | : 2021-07-08 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 1789624304 |
Thoroughly researched, this study highlights the historical scholarship that is one of the lasting legacies of interwar Polish Jewry and analyses its political and social context. As Jewish citizens struggled to assert their place in a newly independent Poland, a dedicated group of Jewish scholars fascinated by history devoted themselves to creating a sense of Polish Jewish belonging while also fighting for their rights as an ethnic minority. The political climate made it hard for these men and women to pursue an academic career; instead they had to continue their efforts to create and disseminate Polish Jewish history by teaching outside the university and publishing in scholarly and popular journals. By introducing the Jewish public to a pantheon of historical heroes to celebrate and anniversaries to commemorate, they sought to forge a community aware of its past, its cultural heritage, and its achievements---though no less important were their efforts to counter the increased hostility towards Jews in the public discourse of the day. In highlighting the role of public intellectuals and the social role of scholars and historical scholarship, this study adds a new dimension to the understanding of the Polish Jewish world in the interwar period.
Author | : Sophie Hodorowicz Knab |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780781813594 |
Recruitment and roundups -- The transit camps -- Transport, arrival and the March decrees -- Life and work in agriculture and factories -- Health, illness and hospitalization -- Pregnancy and childbearing -- Last days of the war and DP camps