Idyllen, Volkssagen, Legenden und Erzählungen aus der Schweiz

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Idyllen, Volkssagen, Legenden und Erzählungen aus der Schweiz is a collection of Swiss folklore, tales, legends, and narratives compiled by Johann Rudolf Wyss. Wyss, a folklorist and writer, published this work in 1815. The collection is part of his broader efforts to preserve and share Swiss oral traditions and stories. This work contributes to the rich tapestry of Swiss folk arts, which also include music, dance, and various crafts.12

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Johann Rudolf Wyss
…tales and folklore, published in Idyllen, Volkssagen, Legenden und Erzählungen aus der Schweiz (1815). He also edited the Alpenrosen almanac (1811–30), with the collaboration of the best Swiss writers of his time. He wrote “Rufst du, mein Vaterland” (1811), the Swiss national anthem until the second half of the 20th…
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…tales and folklore, published in Idyllen, Volkssagen, Legenden und Erzählungen aus der Schweiz (1815). He also edited the Alpenrosen almanac (1811–30), with the collaboration of the best Swiss writers of his time. He wrote “Rufst du, mein Vaterland” (1811), the Swiss national anthem until the second half of the 20th…
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