Songs for the Gusle

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The book offers the first complete English translation of a collection of folk literature from the former Illyrian Provinces, featuring diverse genres such as ballad lyrics, folk tales, and even a stage play fragment. Each piece is presented in prose form and accompanied by detailed footnotes that provide historical and sociological insights into these literary "discoveries." This unique blend of poetry and scholarly commentary enriches the understanding of the cultural heritage of Dalmatia, Bosnia, Croatia, and Herzegovina.