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Songs of the Serbian People: From the Collections of Vuk Karadzic (Russian and East European Studies),New
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In the early nineteenth century, Vuk Karadzic, a Serb scholar and linguist, collected and eventually published transcriptions of the traditional oral poetry of the South Slavs. It was a monumental and unprecedented undertaking. Karadzic gathered and heard performances of the rich songs of Balkan peasants, outlaws, and professional singers and their rebel heroes. His four volumes constitute the classic anthology of Balkan oral poetry, treasured for nearly two centuries by readers of all literatures, and influential to such literary giants as Goethe, Merimee, Pushkin, Mickiewicz, and Sir Walter Scott.This edition of the songs offers the most complete and authoritative translations ever assembled in English. Holton and Mihailovich, leading scholars of Slavic literature, have preserved here the unique meter and rhythm at the heart of Serbian oral poetry, as well as the idiom of the original singers. Extensive notes and comments aid the reader in understanding the poems, the history they record and the oral tradition that lies beneath them, the singers and their audience.The songs contain seven cycles, identified here in sections titled: Songs Before History, Before Kosovo, the Battle of Kosovo, Marko Karadzic, Under the Turks, Songs of the Outlaws, and Songs of the Serbian Insurrection. The editors have selected the best known and most representative songs from each of the cycles. A complete biography is also provided.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Songs of the Serbian People' about? A: This book is a collection of traditional Serbian oral poetry compiled by Vuk Karadzic in the early nineteenth century. It includes performances of songs from Balkan peasants, outlaws, and historical figures, offering insight into Serbian culture and history.
- Q: Who are the editors of this edition? A: The edition is edited by Milne Holton and Mihailovich, both recognized scholars in Slavic literature, ensuring high-quality translations and preservation of the original poetic forms.
- Q: How many poems are included in this collection? A: This collection features a handpicked selection of 44 poems, representing the most renowned and significant works of Serbian oral poetry.
- Q: What are the distinct cycles of songs featured? A: The songs are organized into seven cycles: Songs Before History, Before Kosovo, the Battle of Kosovo, Marko Karadzic, Under the Turks, Songs of the Outlaws, and Songs of the Serbian Insurrection.
- Q: Is this edition suitable for readers new to Serbian poetry? A: Yes, this edition is designed to be accessible, with extensive notes, an introduction, and a bibliography to aid understanding for both new and seasoned readers.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 17, 1997.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is available in paperback binding, making it a more affordable option.
- Q: How does this edition preserve the original poetry's characteristics? A: The editors have worked to maintain the unique meter and rhythm of the original Serbian oral poetry, ensuring that the translations reflect the idiomatic expressions of the original singers.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: What is the price of this paperback edition? A: The paperback edition is priced at $60.00.