Народни приказни

Folk Tales (Народни приказни), published in 1964 and edited by Kiril Penushliski, is a collection of Macedonian folk tales selected for the Macedonian language and literature curriculum. The introduction provides a detailed overview of the nature and history of folk tales, discussing various theories on their origin, such as the mythological, migratory, and anthropological theories. The book also explains the history of collecting Macedonian folk tales, mentioning early collectors like Viktor Grigorovich and the Miladinov brothers.

The collection classifies the tales into several categories based on modern scientific findings, including animal tales, fantastic tales, legends, realistic tales, and anecdotes. The editor notes that the tales were adapted to modern Macedonian orthography to be more accessible. The book also includes a section discussing the artistic value of folk tales, citing Russian writer Maxim Gorky.