The Caribbean story finder : a guide to 438 tales from 24 nations and territories, listing subjects and sources /

"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 Cre...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Elswit, Sharon (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, [2017]
Temas:
Tales > Caribbean Area > Bibliography.
Folklore > Caribbean Area > Bibliography.
Contes > Caraïbes (Région) > Bibliographie.
Folklore > Caraïbes (Région) > Bibliographie.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Folklore & Mythology.
Folklore
Tales
Caribbean Area
Bibliographies
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"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"--
Descripción Física:1 online resource (viii, 308 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781476630014
1476630011

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