Italian Popular Tales

Italian Popular Tales by Thomas Frederick Crane

A nineteenth-century collection of tales from Italian.

A number of variants of popular European tales, plus some unusual ones. Also many legends, tales of fools, tales of crafty folks, and nursery tales.

Did not find the notes very useful and must note that some are inaccurate.

watching the sun rise

Keeping an eye on natural things can help with story telling.  Both setting the scene and keeping track of time.  So you have your crocuses, tulips, irises, roses, and all the rest blooming in the correct order.
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