Gypsy folk-tales
Francis Hindes Groome spent much of his life among Gypsies and studied their language and history, and this collection of 1899 gathers seventy-six of their tales. A long introduction surveys the spread of the Romani people across Europe, America and Australia, and asks whether they carried folk stories with them on their migrations. The tales follow, grouped by region, from the Balkans and Romania to Wales, England and Scotland: The Dead Man's Gratitude, The Vampire, The Golden Children, The Creation of the Violin, Jack and his Golden Snuff-box, Ashypelt, The Brown Bear of the Green Glen and many more. Notes compare each story with its relatives. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first story is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Gypsy folk-tales
Gypsy folk-tales by Francis Hindes Groome can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is Gypsy folk-tales in the public domain?
Yes. Gypsy folk-tales by Francis Hindes Groome is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Gypsy folk-tales?
About 10 h 44 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Gypsy folk-tales?
Gypsy folk-tales by Francis Hindes Groome is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
