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A reference guide to 468 stories and folktales from China, Japan,
and Korea, this book aims to lead storytellers, folklorists,
teachers, and librarians to both popular and lesser-known East
Asian stories. Selected for their multicultural appeal to listeners
and readers, the stories are divided cross-culturally into broad
subject categories, from tales of supernatural love and devotion to
stories dealing with Tengu, Tokkaebi, and other mystical creatures.
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 over the powerful. The fables of the foolish
Juan Bobo, who tries to bring milk home in a burlap bag, illustrate
facets of traditional Puerto Rican life. Conflict over status,
identity and power is a recurring theme-in a story from Trinidad, a
young bull, raised by his mother in secret, challenges his
tyrannical father who has killed all the other males in the herd.
One in a series of folklore reference guides by the author, this
volume shares summaries of 438 tales-some in danger of
disappearing-retold in English and Creole from West African,
European, and slave indigenous cultures in 24 countries and
territories. Tales are grouped in themed sections with a detailed
subject index and extensive links to online sources.
Storytelling, as oral tradition and in writing, has long played a
central role in Jewish society. Family, educators, and clergy
employ stories to transmit Jewish culture, traditions, and values.
This comprehensive bibliography identifies 668 Jewish folktales by
title and subject, summarizing plot lines for easy access to the
right story for any occasion. Some centuries old and others freshly
imagined, the tales include animal fables, supernatural yarns, and
anecdotes for festivals and holidays. Themes include justice,
community, cause and effect, and mitzvahs, or good deeds. This
second edition nearly doubles the number of stories and expands the
guide's global reach, with new pieces from Turkey, Morocco, Libya,
Tunisia, and Chile. Subject cross-references and a glossary
complete the volume, a living tool for understanding the
ever-evolving world of Jewish folklore.
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