Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian

Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)

The wisdom and artistry of storytellers from Hispanic and Indian traditionsÂ preserve one of the world's richest folktale traditionsâ‚¬"combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America. Gathered from twenty countries, including the United States, the stories are brought together here in a core collection of one hundred tales arranged in the form of a velorio, or wake, the most frequent occasion for public storytelling. This is the first panoramic anthology of Hispano-American folk narratives in any language.

Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Country USA
Brand Pantheon
Manufacturer Pantheon
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 666256
Color Green
ReleaseDate 2003-09-09
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780375714399

Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions (The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library)