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The Magician of Cracow
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
1975
by Hamish Hamilton
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I loved this book as a child, and was so happy to rediscover it now I've committed myself to doing a program on Poland! It's a good story, and gorgeous illustrations, and I hope the Polish Embassy won't protest at having it be part of our workshop!
Jan 20, 2009
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
read-childrens-books,
read-fairy-folktales
This clever story about a magician who tries to bargain with and outwit the devil interested me because of my Polish heritage. The author's colorful and detailed illustrations made the story come alive. The spider at the end of the story reminded me of the legend of the spiders that decorated the Christmas tree. What is it with eastern Europe and spiders? I was surprised to learn at the end of the book that it's based upon a real person, Pan Twardowski, a 16th-century astronomer and alchemist. I...more
Tis the folk tale of a Faustian pact and a man imprisoned in his dearest wish. I hope one day he finally figures his way home.
The illustrations are glorious.
*rests case*
The illustrations are glorious.
*rests case*
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Oct 08, 2008
Abigail
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4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Folklore Enthusiasts / Anyone Who Loves Beautifully-Illustrated Books
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May 18, 2013
Jessica Lonie
marked it as to-read
Jul 05, 2012
Magic
marked it as children-illustration
Jun 26, 2010
Angela Alcorn
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Mar 11, 2009
Instantzen
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