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Well, gentlemen, here's a tale that people have told time and again ...So begins the title story in this collection of fifty Sicilian folk and fairy tales edited and translated by noted folklore scholar Jack Zipes. But while some of the stories may sound as if they've been told time and again such as variations on Cinderella and Puss in Boots many will enchant English-language readers and storytellers for the first time

Set in 19th-century Tuscany, this collection features popular tales written in the local dialect, capturing the essence of daily life and traditions. Giuseppe Pitre meticulously gathered and transcribed these stories to showcase the region's cultural heritage. The work serves as a significant historical document, providing insights into the lives and customs of ordinary people during that era. This facsimile reprint aims to preserve and promote the literary significance of these narratives for contemporary readers.