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LITTERAE
Multilingual Literary Magazine

Eugene Giurgiu: Editor-in-chief
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This issue is dedicated to the anonymous authors of literature, oral or written, in what we call folklore.
Folk tales are fascinating and entertaining. Levette Davidson in his book A Guide to American Folklore suggests that comparative studies in folklore provide a bridge from one folk culture to another. He articulates a fundamental notion that any knowledge or activity that helps us to bridge the chasm between people separated by differences in race, in cultural background, in economic status, and in vocational activity should be utilized to the fullest extent possible. He stresses that democracy rests upon an intelligent and sympathetic recognition of the dignity and the worth of all human beings.

Consules fiunt quotannis et novi proconsules;
solus aut rex aut poeta non quotannis nascitur.
                                                                  (Florus)
Otium sine litteris mors est et hominis vivi sepultura. (Cicero)