Staroruský hrdinský epos Slovo o pluku Igorom z 12. storočia nie je len ruskou literárnou pamiatkou, ale patrí celému slovanskému svetu ako svojbytnému kultúrno-historickému spoločenstvu a zároveň mu patrí pevné miesto v dejinách... Zobraziť viac
V Brazílii existuje veľa legiend o tajomných magických bytostiach. Mnohé z týchto legiend rozprávajú o čarovných tvoroch, ktoré žijú na nádhernom mieste: v tropickom Amazonskom pralese. V tejto knižke sa zoznámite s malými huncútmi zvanými Saci... Zobraziť viac
With a "ghostly torch" passed down from Lafcadio Hearn, Davisson, accomplished author, translator, and folklorist delves into the depths of Japanese folklore to unearth 100 of the most bizarre and haunting creatures to ever grace myth and legend... Zobraziť viac
Within every woman there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered species... Zobraziť viac
Staré pověsti české a moravské jsou dalším svazkem edice Adaptovaná česká próza. Jsou určené studentům češtiny jako cizího... Zobraziť viac
Pověsti provázely lidi odpradávna – vyprávění přibližovalo bájné příběhy z prastarých dob a umožnovalo uchovat si vzpomínku na významné události a nevšední postavy. V dvojjazyčné knize najdete nejznámější pověsti, inspirované klasickým... Zobraziť viac
Staroruský hrdinský epos Slovo o pluku Igorom z 12. storočia nie je len ruskou literárnou pamiatkou, ale patrí celému slovanskému svetu ako svojbytnému kultúrno-historickému spoločenstvu a zároveň mu patrí pevné miesto v dejinách... Zobraziť viac
Including brand-new paintings, this is a fully illustrated new edition of the forerunner to The Lord of the Rings. The Silmarillion fills in the background which lies behind the more popular work, and gives the earlier history of Middle-earth, introducing Zobraziť viac
In celebration of of the 75th anniversary of this classic bestseller, this stunningly illustrated, beautifully packaged,... Zobraziť viac
The forerunner to The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion fills in the background which lies behind the more popular work,... Zobraziť viac
There are Heroes - and then there are Greek Heroes. Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, ... Zobraziť viac
The remote and inhospitable landscape of Iceland made it a perfect breeding-ground for heroes. The first Norsemen to colonize it in 860 found that the fight for survival... Zobraziť viac
This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. Beyond Ithaca's shores, the whims of gods dictate the wars of men... Zobraziť viac
Yaga lives deep in the Russian forest, tending to any that call upon her for her healing potions and vast wisdom... Zobraziť viac
What secret power is hiding within you? There is an untamed wildness within each of us. Once found and nurtured, this wild power can lead to true and boundless freedom, creativity and purpose... Zobraziť viac
Angrboda's story begins where most witch tales end: with being burnt. A punishment from Odin for sharing her visions of the future with the wrong people, the fire leaves Angrboda injured and powerless, and she flees into the furthest reaches... Zobraziť viac
Tolkien's imaginative writing, a collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth, through the Second Age and the rise of Sauron, to the end of the War of the Ring... Zobraziť viac
Chinese culture is rich with marvelous folklore, and this exquisitely designed collection draws on that magnificent historical repository. It features more than 200 fables and tales chosen from Strange Stories from... Zobraziť viac
The Greek myths have a universal appeal, reaching far beyond the time and physical place in which they were created. But many are firmly rooted in specific settings: Thebes dominates the tragedy of Oedipus; ... Zobraziť viac
Special unjacketed hardback edition of the prelude to J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings... Zobraziť viac
