An edition of The Caribbean story finder
(2017)
The Caribbean story finder
a guide to 438 tales from 24 nations and territories, listing subjects and sources
by Sharon Elswit
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"The Caribbean islands have a vibrant oral folklore. In Jamaica, the clever spider Anansi, who outsmarts stronger animals, is a symbol of triumph by the weak. Conflict over status, identity and power is a theme across the island nations. This volume summaries 438 tales retold in English and Creole from West African, European, and slave indigenous cultures"--
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Tales, Bibliography, Folklore, Caribbean area, social conditionsPlaces
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The Caribbean story finder: a guide to 438 tales from 24 nations and territories, listing subjects and sources
2017
in English
1476663041 9781476663043
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Table of Contents
I. Musical Tales (Stories 1-18)
II. Winning and Losing with Gods and Spirits (Stories 19-75)
III. Seeking Justice (Stories 76-116)
IV. Be Careful: Beautiful ƯShape-shifters, ƯLoup-garous, Devils, Zombies, and Other Supernatural Dangers (Stories 117-174)
V. Tearful Love and Playful Courtship (Stories 175-205)
VI. Goodness: Kindness and Friendship (Stories 206-225)
VII. Powers That Be in the Community: The Weak and the Strong, Yearnings, Teachers, Clever Thinkers, and Characters (Stories 226-310)
VIII. Tricksters: Besting the Bully and Schemes for Survival (Stories 311-362)
IX. Tricksters Getting Tricked (Stories 363-385)
X. Fools: Hopeful Expectations and Surprising Successes ...
XI. Magical Rescues and Escapes (Stories 410-438).
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
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