Tales From South America

Author : Eglė Gerulaitytė
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1093593911

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Tales from South America by Eglė Gerulaitytė Pdf

Tales from South America is a book of adventure, connection, and a lonely personal journey to the ends of the world. Egle, a 28-year old woman from Lithuania, sets out on a 30,000-mile solo motorcycle ride from Peru to Patagonia and back, exploring South America on two wheels. Along the way, as she journeys to the far South, she connects with local people, discovers a different South America and, in the end, a different self. Tales from South America is filled with stories about the everyday life, the weird and wonderful legends, and the extraordinary people of Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, and Colombia. It's also, in a way, an account of a young woman's coming of age, a glimpse into what it was like to be growing up in post-Soviet Lithuania, and a tale of a lone motorcycle adventure across one of the most magical continents on Earth.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 043924398X

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Golden Tales by Anonim Pdf

Twelve classic tales from Latin America - before and after the days of Columbus.

Author : John Bierhorst
Publisher : Pantheon
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2007-12-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307426581

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Latin American Folktales by John Bierhorst Pdf

Over one hundred stories showcasing the wisdom and artistry of one the world’s richest folktale traditions—the first panoramic anthology of Hispano-American folk narratives in any language. Gathered from twenty countries and combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America, the stories brought together here represent a core collection of classic Latin American folktales. Among the essential characters are the quiet man's wife who knew the Devil's secrets, the three daughters who robbed their father's grave, and the wife in disguise who married her own husband—not to mention the Bear's son, the tricksters Fox and Monkey, the two compadres, and the classic rogue Pedro de Urdemalas. Featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout, this Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library edition is unprecedented in size and scope, including riddles, folk prayers, and fables never before translated into English.

Author : Sharon Elswit
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1786841983

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The Latin American Story Finder by Sharon Elswit Pdf

This book features summaries and sources of 470 tales told in Mexico, Central America and South America, a region underrepresented in collections of world folklore. The volume sends users to the best stories retold in English from the Inca, Maya, and Aztec civilizations, Spanish and Portuguese missionaries and colonists, African slave cultures, indentured servants from India, and more than 75 indigenous tribes from 21 countries.

Author : Peg Hall
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0789152908

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Tales of Latin America by Peg Hall Pdf

Offers young readers a look at five traditional stories from Mexico and South America.

Author : Sharon Barcan Elswit
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781476622293

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The Latin American Story Finder by Sharon Barcan Elswit Pdf

Anything is possible in the world of Latin American folklore, where Aunt Misery can trap Death in a pear tree; Amazonian dolphins lure young girls to their underwater city; and the Feathered Snake brings the first musicians to Earth. One in a series of folklore reference guides ("...an invaluable resource..."--School Library Journal), this book features summaries and sources of 470 tales told in Mexico, Central America and South America, a region underrepresented in collections of world folklore. The volume sends users to the best stories retold in English from the Inca, Maya, and Aztec civilizations, Spanish and Portuguese missionaries and colonists, African slave cultures, indentured servants from India, and more than 75 indigenous tribes from 21 countries. The tales are grouped into themed sections with a detailed subject index.

Author : Jaime Hernandez
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 1536453390

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The Dragon Slayer by Jaime Hernandez Pdf

"A collection of three Latin American folktales retold in graphic novel form"--

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : UTEXAS:059173023942366

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South American Fairy Tales by Anonim Pdf

Author : Horacio Quiroga
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 77 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-10-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547602811

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South American Jungle Tales by Horacio Quiroga Pdf

South American Jungle Tales by Horacio Quiroga transports readers to the heart of the South American jungle, where they encounter fascinating tales of adventure, mystery, and the wonders of nature. Quiroga's masterful storytelling brings the jungle to life, making it a cherished read for fans of exotic tales.

Author : John Bierhorst
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Indian mythology
ISBN : 0197714811

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The Mythology of North America by John Bierhorst Pdf

Describes the background of the myths of the Indian cultures of the North American continent, some of which have the same themes as myths of other world cultures.

Author : Nicole E. Rodriguez Mata
Publisher : Bellwether Media
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781648344497

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Ghosts in South America by Nicole E. Rodriguez Mata Pdf

Venezuela may be home to a whistling ghost! El Sibón wanders the country, gathering bones for his collection. If you hear his whistle, run away! This is one of three creepy ghost stories introduced in this book about the haunted tales of South America. Additional features show off the origin of each story, introduce a possible explanation, and highlight another similar story from another part of the world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Legends
ISBN : OCLC:1391526090

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Folk Tales of South America by Anonim Pdf

Author : Elsie Spicer Eells
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1917
Category : Children's literature
ISBN : WISC:89094595055

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Fairy Tales from Brazil by Elsie Spicer Eells Pdf

Author : Charles J. Finger
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-10-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780486820934

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Tales from Silver Lands by Charles J. Finger Pdf

Atmospheric woodcuts illustrate this Newbery Award-winning collection of 19 South American folktales. Fables of talking animals, witches, giants, and ordinary people in supernatural settings provide insights into regional values and culture.

Author : Augusto Roa Bastos
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780525564690

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I the Supreme by Augusto Roa Bastos Pdf

I the Supreme imagines a dialogue between the nineteenth-century Paraguayan dictator known as Dr. Francia and Policarpo Patiño, his secretary and only companion. The opening pages present a sign that they had found nailed to the wall of a cathedral, purportedly written by Dr. Francia himself and ordering the execution of all of his servants upon his death. This sign is quickly revealed to be a forgery, which takes leader and secretary into a larger discussion about the nature of truth: “In the light of what Your Eminence says, even the truth appears to be a lie.” Their conversation broadens into an epic journey of the mind, stretching across the colonial history of their nation, filled with surrealist imagery, labyrinthine turns, and footnotes supplied by a mysterious “compiler.” A towering achievement from a foundational author of modern Latin American literature, I the Supreme is a darkly comic, deeply moving meditation on power and its abuse—and on the role of language in making and unmaking whole worlds.