Zeljko Tomic : Sokolac
Broj: 198 Datum: 16.10.2004
The Bird MaidenThis is a wonderful translation of a Serbian fairy tale by Jan Mike, illustrated by Dave Albers. I would recommend this book due to the reason the author identified this book as a “Serbian Legend” which is not always the case. This book would make a great birthday gift for anyone, if you live in Canada or US. It costs only $4. 95 US or $6. 95 CAN, and you can buy it at any book store: The Chapters etc. THE BIRD MAIDEN: a Serbian Legend Retold by Jan Mike; Illustrated by Dave Albers ISBN 0-8167-4023-2 “There once lived a king who had only one child, the young Prince Velimer. Servants granted the prince his every wish; tutors brought him the wonders of the world, and guardsmen protected him from danger. But the prince's mother had died when he was young, and his father was often busy with kingly matters. Prince Velimer was a lonely child who grew up to be a lonely man. When it was time for the prince to marry, the king ordered three advisers to bring to the palace all eligible maidens from the- neighboring kingdoms. The first to arrive, with a battalion of guards and a bevy of maids, was the rich and beautiful Princess Roksanda. The king's advisers smiled as they admired her dowry of golden coins. ” |
