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...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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Jefferson, North Carolina :
McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers,
[2017]
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; I--Musical Tales (Stories 1-18); II--Winning and Losing with Gods and Spirits (Stories 19-75); III--Seeking Justice (Stories 76-116); IV--Be Careful: Beautiful Shape-shifters, Loup-garous, Devils, Zombies, and Other Supernatural Dangers (Stories 117-174); V--Tearful Love and Playful Courtship (Stories 175-205); VI--Goodness: Kindness and Friendship (Stories 206-225); VII--Powers That Be in the Community: The Weak and the Strong, Yearnings, Teachers, Clever Thinkers, and Characters (Stories 226-310).
- VIII--Tricksters: Besting the Bully and Schemes for Survival (Stories 311-362); IX--Tricksters Getting Tricked (Stories 363-385); X--Fools: Hopeful Expectations and Surprising Successes ... Sometimes (Stories 386-409); XI--Magical Rescues and Escapes (Stories 410-438); Appendix A. Geographic Lexicon: A Guide to Story Source References; Appendix B. Sources for Stories Told in Creole and Patois; Appendix C. Glossary and Cast of Characters; Bibliography; Story Title Index.