Speak, Bird, Speak Again - Palestinian Arab Folktales (Paperback)

By combining their expertise in English literature and anthropology, Ibrahim Muhawi and Sharif Kanaana bring to these folktales an integral method of study that unites a sensitivity to language with a deep appreciation for culture. As native Palestinians, the authors are well suited to their task. Over the course of several years, they collected tales from the regions of the Galilee, Gaza, and the West Bank, determining which were the most widely known and appreciated and selecting the ones that best represent the Palestinian Arab folk narrative tradition. Great care has been taken with the translations to maintain the original flavor, humor, and cultural nuances in tales that are at once earthy and whimsical and that also parallel stories found in the larger Arab folk tradition. Featuring a new foreword by Ibtisam Barakat, Speak, Bird, Speak Again is an essential text in Palestinian culture and a must for those who want to deepen their understanding of an enduring people.

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Ibrahim Muhawi • Sharif Kanaana
Foreword by:	Alan Dundes • Ibtisam Barakat
Dimensions:	197 x 127 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	464
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-38584-9
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Collections & anthologies of various literary forms Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Humanities > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > History > Asian / Middle Eastern history > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	0-520-38584-5
Barcode:	9780520385849

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