How To Read A Folktale

Author : Lee Haring
Publisher : Open Book Publishers
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781909254053

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How to Read a Folktale by Lee Haring Pdf

How to Read a Folktale offers the first English translation of Ibonia, a spellbinding tale of old Madagascar. Ibonia is a folktale on epic scale. Much of its plot sounds familiar: a powerful royal hero attempts to rescue his betrothed from an evil adversary and, after a series of tests and duels, he and his lover are joyfully united with a marriage that affirms the royal lineage. These fairytale elements link Ibonia with European folktales, but the tale is still very much a product of Madagascar. It contains African-style praise poetry for the hero; it presents Indonesian-style riddles and poems; and it inflates the form of folktale into epic proportions. Recorded when the Malagasy people were experiencing European contact for the first time, Ibonia proclaims the power of the ancestors against the foreigner. Through Ibonia, Lee Haring expertly helps readers to understand the very nature of folktales. His definitive translation, originally published in 1994, has now been fully revised to emphasize its poetic qualities, while his new introduction and detailed notes give insight into the fascinating imagination and symbols of the Malagasy. Haring’s research connects this exotic narrative with fundamental questions not only of anthropology but also of literary criticism.

Author : Carol Alexander
Publisher : Text Styles
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0778716317

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How to Tell a Folktale by Carol Alexander Pdf

This exciting title introduces readers to the folktale genre. Readers will learn that folktales are often passed down and retold from generation to generation. Writing activities help readers write their own folktales.

Author : Natalie M. Rosinsky
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Authorship
ISBN : 9780756535162

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Write Your Own Folktale by Natalie M. Rosinsky Pdf

Explains how to write folktales, discussing such literary elements as setting, character, point of view, and plot, and contains examples from successful books and profiles of notable authors.

Author : Ann Martin Bowler
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781462908042

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Gecko's Complaint by Ann Martin Bowler Pdf

This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents a classic Balinese fairy tale—providing an entertaining look into a rich oral tradition. Featured as a "Top Pick" on TravelForKids.com, Gecko's Complaint tells the story of a Gecko who once lived on the island we now call Bali, in a jungle dense with flowers and vines. After hundreds of fireflies disturb Gecko's sleep, he complains to kindly Raden, the jungle's lion leader. In his efforts to get to the bottom of Gecko's troubles, Raden discovers all too much complaining and far too many irritable animals. Can Raden help the animals with their troubles? Can peace and happiness return to the jungles of Bali? A simple yet absolutely delightful Balinese folktale for kids, this bilingual edition, which features both English and Indonesian text, is a perfect introduction to the true spirit of Bali. The Indonesian island of Bali has a strong art and storytelling tradition—folktales that have been passed down from generation to generation. As a nation with over 18,000 islands, Indonesia has hundreds of traditional languages and cultures, each with myths and legends to tell. With its backdrop of volcanoes, earthquakes, dense jungles, diverse wildlife and people, it is not surprising that Indonesia is rich with fabulous, imaginative tales.

Author : Daisy Johnson,Kirsty Logan,Emma Glass,Eimear McBride,Natasha Carthew,Mahsuda Snaith,Naomi Booth,Liv Little,Imogen Hermes Gowar,Irenosen Okojie
Publisher : Virago
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780349013589

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Hag by Daisy Johnson,Kirsty Logan,Emma Glass,Eimear McBride,Natasha Carthew,Mahsuda Snaith,Naomi Booth,Liv Little,Imogen Hermes Gowar,Irenosen Okojie Pdf

'Engaging, modern fables with a feminist tang' Sunday Times DARK, POTENT AND UNCANNY, HAG BURSTS WITH THE UNTOLD STORIES OF OUR ISLES, CAPTURED IN VOICES AS VARIED AS THEY ARE VIVID. Here are sisters fighting for the love of the same woman, a pregnant archaeologist unearthing impossible bones and lost children following you home. A panther runs through the forests of England and pixies prey upon violent men. From the islands of Scotland to the coast of Cornwall, the mountains of Galway to the depths of the Fens, these forgotten folktales howl, cackle and sing their way into the 21st century, wildly reimagined by some of the most exciting women writing in Britain and Ireland today. 'A thoroughly original package that has a hint of Angela Carter' The Times 'Sharp writing and cleverly done' Spectator

Author : Maxine Rose Schur
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1956357327

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Child of the Sea by Maxine Rose Schur Pdf

When a fisherman finds a baby girl in his net, he and his wife are overjoyed. Their wish for a child has come true! But as the years go by, Merella, their beloved daughter, has a secret longing - a longing that will lead the fisherman and his wife to a heartrending decision. In this original folk story, acclaimed author Maxine Rose Schur presents a poetic fable, weaving themes of yearning, fate, and abiding love. Coupled with Milanka Reardon's exquisite illustrations, Child of the Sea delivers a lively, lyrical tale that confirms the universal need to belong and the liberating power of love.

Author : Katherine Langrish
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1911122045

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Seven Miles of Steel Thistles by Katherine Langrish Pdf

Author : Allen Say
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 37 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780547350530

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Grandfather's Journey by Allen Say Pdf

A picture book masterpiece from Caldecott medal winner Allen Say now available in paperback! Lyrical, breathtaking, splendid—words used to describe Allen Say’s Grandfather’s Journey when it was first published. At once deeply personal yet expressing universally held emotions, this tale of one man’s love for two countries and his constant desire to be in both places captured readers’ attention and hearts. Fifteen years later, it remains as historically relevant and emotionally engaging as ever.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : august house
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Education
ISBN : 0874837944

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Peace Tales by Anonim Pdf

A collection of folktales from cultures around the world, reflecting different aspects of war and peace, with notes for story tellers and discussion leaders, and suggestions for storytelling.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0439925452

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My Grandfather's Coat by Anonim Pdf

A tailor's very old overcoat is recycled numerous times over the years into a variety of garments and other uses.

Author : Eric A. Kimmel
Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781430129745

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Anansi and the Magic Stick by Eric A. Kimmel Pdf

"Terheyden's narration makes the characters come alive. A truly delightful addition to any collection." - School Library Journal

Author : Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781466830226

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Grandma and the Great Gourd by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Pdf

Once upon a time, in a little village in India, there lived an old woman. Everyone in the village called her Grandma. One day, Grandma received a letter from her daughter, who lived on the other side of the jungle. "Please come and visit me," said the letter. "I haven't seen you in so long. I miss you." And so, Grandma begins a perilous journey to the far side of the jungle. Can she use her keen wit to escape the jungle animals and make it safely home? Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's sharp, rhythmic retelling of this Bengali folktale is complimented perfectly by Susy Pilgrim Waters's brightly colored, captivating illustrations. Grandma and the Great Gourd is a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2013

Author : Stith Thompson
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0520033590

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The Folktale by Stith Thompson Pdf

As interest in folklore increases, the folktale acquires greater significance for students and teachers of literature. The material is massive and scattered; thus, few students or teachers have accessibility to other than small segments or singular tales or material they find buried in archives. Stith Thompson has divided his book into four sections which permit both the novice and the teacher to examine oral tradition and its manifestation in folklore. The introductory section discusses the nature and forms of the folktale. A comprehensive second part traces the folktale geographically from Ireland to India, giving culturally diverse examples of the forms presented in the first part. The examples are followed by the analysis of several themes in such tales from North American Indian cultures. The concluding section treats theories of the folktale, the collection and classification of folk narrative, and then analyzes the living folklore process. This work will appeal to students of the sociology of literature, professors of comparative literature, and general readers interested in folklore.

Author : Jane Yolen
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780804152860

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Favorite Folktales from Around the World by Jane Yolen Pdf

From Africa, Burma, and Czechoslovakia to Turkey, Vietnam, and Wales here are more than 150 of the world's best-loved folktales from more than forty countries and cultures. These tales of wonder and transformation, of heroes and heroines, of love lost and won, of ogres and trolls, stories both jocular and cautionary and legends of pure enchantment will delight readers and storytellers of all ages. With black-and-white drawings throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Author : Peter Christen Asbjørnsen,Jørgen Engebretsen Moe
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : JUVENILE NONFICTION
ISBN : 0816699321

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D'Aulaires' Book of Norwegian Folktales by Peter Christen Asbjørnsen,Jørgen Engebretsen Moe Pdf

"These tales have been adapted from the Dasent translation of the collection of Asbjernsen and Moe"--Copyright page.