Demeter, R. S., Demeter, P. S. Images of Folklore of the Kelderari Roma (Obrazy fol'klora tsygan - keld'erarey), 1981. In Romani and Russian

Деметер Р. С., Деметер П. С. (сост.).
Образы фольклора цыган - кэлдэрарей.
Москва: Наука, 1981.
264 с. Мягкий переплет, обычный формат.
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[Parallel texts in Romani and Russian] Demeter, R. S., Demeter, P. S. (comp.). Obrazy fol'klora tsygan - keld'erarey. [Images of Folklore of the Kelderari Roma].
Moscow: Nauka, 1981.
264 p. Softcover, standard format.

This 1981 publication is a groundbreaking and fundamental work in the study of Romani culture, being the first comprehensive collection dedicated to the folklore of the Kelderari Roma (tinsmiths), one of the largest and most distinctive Romani groups. Compiled by researchers R.S. and P.S. Demeter, the book holds immense value for ethnography, linguistics, and folklore studies. Its unique scholarly contribution lies in the systematic collection and presentation of rare epic and lyrical tales, proverbs, and sayings. A defining feature is the parallel publication of all texts in the original Kelderari Romani dialect and in Russian translation, making it an indispensable primary source for linguists and ethnographers. Focusing on the Roma of Eastern and Southeastern Europe, this volume is an essential resource for understanding the rich intangible heritage of the Romani people.