Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions
The first panoramic anthology of Hispano-American folk narratives in any language.
The wisdom and artistry of storytellers from Hispanic and Indian traditions preserve one of the world's richest folktale traditions—combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America. Gathered from twenty countries, including the United States, the stories are brought together here in a core collection of one hundred tales arranged in the form of a velorio, or wake, the most frequent occasion for public storytelling.
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Editor: John Bierhorst
Type: Paperback
Pages: 400
Dim: 6.1" x 9.18" x 1.0"
Item Number: 9780375714399
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Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions
Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions
The first panoramic anthology of Hispano-American folk narratives in any language.
The wisdom and artistry of storytellers from Hispanic and Indian traditions preserve one of the world's richest folktale traditions—combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America. Gathered from twenty countries, including the United States, the stories are brought together here in a core collection of one hundred tales arranged in the form of a velorio, or wake, the most frequent occasion for public storytelling.
Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Get your Book Stamped for Free
Editor: John Bierhorst
Type: Paperback
Pages: 400
Dim: 6.1" x 9.18" x 1.0"
Item Number: 9780375714399
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The first panoramic anthology of Hispano-American folk narratives in any language.
The wisdom and artistry of storytellers from Hispanic and Indian traditions preserve one of the world's richest folktale traditions—combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America. Gathered from twenty countries, including the United States, the stories are brought together here in a core collection of one hundred tales arranged in the form of a velorio, or wake, the most frequent occasion for public storytelling.
Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Get your Book Stamped for Free
Editor: John Bierhorst
Type: Paperback
Pages: 400
Dim: 6.1" x 9.18" x 1.0"
Item Number: 9780375714399
