Drawing upon the traditions of their native lands, Asian
Americans have developed an extensive cultural tradition. At the
heart of that tradition are some of the world's most colorful
folktales. These reflect the traditional beliefs of the East, as
they have been passed down among generations of Asian Americans.
But they also reflect the struggles, successes, and experiences of
Asian immigrants in the New World. Written expressly for students
and general readers, this book is a fascinating introduction to
Asian American folktales.This book gathers together a selection of
more than 30 Asian American folktales and groups them in thematic
sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society
and conflict; and the supernatural. These tales reflect the
traditional beliefs of the East as well as the new experiences of
Asians in America.
Each tale is accompanied by a headnote, and the book closes
with a selected, general bibliography. Students studying literature
and language will learn much about these tales, while students in
social studies and history courses will gain greater insight into
the experiences and traditional beliefs of Asian Americans. The
volume includes a healthy sampling of tales grouped in topical
sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society
and conflict; and the supernatural.
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