| Epic Tales of the Philippines: Tribal Lores of Filipinos Contributor(s): Guillermo, Artemio R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 076182491X ISBN-13: 9780761824916 Publisher: University Press of America OUR PRICE: $87.11 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2003 Annotation: Epic Tales of the Philippines is an anthology of epic stories, retold in narrative form, from original ballads and poems of major tribal groups of the country. Hitherto unpublished and published epics are expertly compiled and edited for individual reading and an invaluable source in the study of Philippine folkloristics and Asian literature. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Literary Criticism | Asian - General - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology |
| Dewey: 398.209 |
| LCCN: 2003053329 |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 5.56" W x 8.46" (0.72 lbs) 248 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Epic Tales of the Philippines is an anthology of epic stories, retold in narrative form, from original ballads and poems of major tribal groups of the country. Like their European paradigms, the epic tales explore themes of good and evil, loyalty, justice, and love. Heroes are endowed with superhuman qualities in their quest for adventure, vendetta, and romance. Tribal epics are distinctive for the presence of the magical betel nut, which plays a crucial role in the plot. Previously published and unpublished epics are expertly compiled and edited for individual reading to provide an invaluable source in the study of Philippine folkloristics and Asian literature. |
