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Speak, Bird, Speak Again - Palestinian Arab Folktales (Paperback)
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Speak, Bird, Speak Again - Palestinian Arab Folktales (Paperback)
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Were it simply a collection of fascinating, previously unpublished
folktales, "Speak, Bird, Speak Again: Palestinian Arab Folktales"
would merit praise and attention because of its cultural rather
than political approach to Palestinian studies. But it is much more
than this. By combining their respective expertise in English
literature and anthropology, Ibrahim Muhawi and Sharif Kanaana
bring to these tales 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 in 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 represented the Palestinian Arab folk narrative
tradition. Great care has been taken with the translations to
maintain the original flavor, humor, and cultural nuances of tales
that are at once earthy and whimsical. The authors have also
provided footnotes, an international typology, a comprehensive
motif index, and a thorough analytic guide to parallel tales in the
larger Arab tradition in folk narrative. "Speak, Bird, Speak Again"
is an essential guide to Palestinian culture and a must for those
who want to deepen their understanding of a troubled, enduring
people.
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