Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions

The wisdom and artistry of storytellers from Hispanic and Indian traditions preserve one of the world's richest folktale traditions--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

Author: John Bierhorst
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Pantheon Books
Published: 09/09/2003
Series: Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Pages: 400
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.10w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780375714399