About this book
Lilian Gask's *Folk Tales from Many Lands* transports listeners across continents and centuries through a mesmerizing collection of poetic narratives drawn from cultures worldwide. This enchanting compilation weaves together timeless stories—from ancient legends to beloved folk traditions—transformed into lyrical verse that captures the soul of each tale.
Within these pages, you'll discover how different civilizations have passed down their wisdom, values, and imagination through storytelling. Each narrative is rendered in Gask's distinctive poetic voice, elevating familiar and obscure folk tales alike with literary artistry and emotional resonance. Whether exploring mythological origins, cautionary tales, or adventures of heroes and ordinary folk, these verses reveal the universal themes that connect humanity across geographic and temporal boundaries.
The poetry format creates an intimate listening experience, allowing the musicality of language to enhance the cultural richness of these stories. Gask's careful selection demonstrates how folklore serves as a window into the hearts and minds of diverse peoples, their hopes, fears, and values preserved through generations.
Perfect for lovers of world literature, poetry enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to understand the threads that bind human culture together, *Folk Tales from Many Lands* offers both entertainment and enlightenment. This audiobook is ideal for quiet reflection, cultural exploration, or sharing the beauty of global storytelling traditions with others.
