<DIV>The walls of Eastern Europe have recently crumbled, revealing a rich variety of peoples and cultures. <i>Hidden Tales from Eastern Europe</i> features seven little-known folk tales with titles such as "The Shepherd King" and "The Hundred Children" that reflect this variety in enchanting stories of stout-hearted men, wise women, and dull-witted dragons. These stories are culled from Croatia, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Romania, Serbia, and Russia.</div>