West African Folk Tales Contributor(s): Vernon-Jackson, Hugh (Author), Wright, Patricia (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0486427641 ISBN-13: 9780486427645 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $8.06 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2003 Annotation: Collection of traditional folk tales introduces a host of interesting people and unusual animals -- among them "The Cricket and the Toad," "The Greedy Hare," "The Tortoise and His Broken Shell," and "The Boy in the Drum." Illustrations by Patricia Wright. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Folklore & Mythology - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - African American Studies |
Dewey: 398.209 |
LCCN: 2002041722 |
Series: African American |
Physical Information: 0.39" H x 5.43" W x 8.35" (0.45 lbs) 160 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Folk tales around the world, observes the author, often contain similar narratives, providing, perhaps, yet another example of the universal brotherhood of man. This volume of West African folk tales includes a number of such tales, among them, "The Cricket and the Toad," "The Greedy Hare," "The Tortoise and His Broken Shell," "The Story of a Farmer and Four Hyenas," "The Man with Seven Dogs," and "The Boy in the Drum." Animals, both natural and magical, play large roles in these stories. Collected by the author over the years from West Africans of all ages, these charming tales will not only delight folklore enthusiasts but will also appeal to anyone fascinated by African cultures. Parents and teachers in search of cross-cultural material for children will also find this volume a wonderful resource. |