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The Caribbean Story Finder: A Guide to 438 Tales from 24 Nations and Territories, Listing Subjects and Sources
Sharon Barcan Elswit
The Caribbean Story Finder: A Guide to 438 Tales from 24 Nations and Territories, Listing Subjects and Sources
Sharon Barcan Elswit
"The Caribbean islands have a vibrant oral folklore. In Jamaica, the clever spider Anansi, who outsmarts stronger animals, is a symbol of triumph by the weak. Conflict over status, identity and power is a theme across the island nations. This volume summaries 438 tales retold in English and Creole from West African, European, and slave indigenous cultures"--
179 pages
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | November 2, 2017 |
ISBN13 | 9781476663043 |
Publishers | McFarland & Co Inc |
Pages | 316 |
Dimensions | 255 × 179 × 21 mm · 580 g |