Folktales are mirrors of culture, small masterpieces of imagination and language that condense memories, dreams, and hopes.

Especially the tales of displacement are a valuable and timeless collection not only for what they are but also for what they symbolize. Every uprooting, along with loss and pain, manages to carry its cultural heritage and values with it.

The tales from Pontus appeal to both young and old, as well as to those who seek something from the lost innocence of their childhood. Many will need to recreate a child’s heart to be moved and to long, so they can decode the social experiences, hopes, and visions of people for a better life.

And in our days, this will be an act of romantic resistance.

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]