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The Enchanted Orchard, and Other Folktales Of Central America

Dorothy Sharp Carter

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Description:Throughout the various countries of Central america, generations of children have delighted in the tales that make up their rich and varied folklore, but until now very few of those stories have been available in English. This unusual volume enables young readers in this country to share the enjoyment of such fascinating characters as Tio Rabbit, the Sisimiqui, and the Cegua and to become more aware of the people and customs of the region.For this entertaining collection, Mrs. Carter has chosen twenty-two folktales that represent the full spectrum of Central America's traditional literature. Myths and legends from the Mayas and other Indian civilisations seek to explain natural phenomena from the creation of man to the origin of maize, while those for the era following the Spanish Conquest tell of the devil's intrigues and supernatural occurrences. Animal stories, an ever popular part of all folklore, humorously portray the triumphs of the wise and the weak over their stronger, more ferocious foes. All are retold here in a captivating style hat trains the original flavour and spirit of the people whose beliefs and distinctive way of life pervade each story. Beautifully illustrated by W.T. Mars, this book is a rare and welcome addition to folk literature and an inviting introduction to the culture of Central America.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Enchanted Orchard, and Other Folktales Of Central America. To get started finding The Enchanted Orchard, and Other Folktales Of Central America, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 126

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich

Release: 1973

ISBN: 0152259554

Description: Throughout the various countries of Central america, generations of children have delighted in the tales that make up their rich and varied folklore, but until now very few of those stories have been available in English. This unusual volume enables young readers in this country to share the enjoyment of such fascinating characters as Tio Rabbit, the Sisimiqui, and the Cegua and to become more aware of the people and customs of the region.For this entertaining collection, Mrs. Carter has chosen twenty-two folktales that represent the full spectrum of Central America's traditional literature. Myths and legends from the Mayas and other Indian civilisations seek to explain natural phenomena from the creation of man to the origin of maize, while those for the era following the Spanish Conquest tell of the devil's intrigues and supernatural occurrences. Animal stories, an ever popular part of all folklore, humorously portray the triumphs of the wise and the weak over their stronger, more ferocious foes. All are retold here in a captivating style hat trains the original flavour and spirit of the people whose beliefs and distinctive way of life pervade each story. Beautifully illustrated by W.T. Mars, this book is a rare and welcome addition to folk literature and an inviting introduction to the culture of Central America.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with The Enchanted Orchard, and Other Folktales Of Central America. To get started finding The Enchanted Orchard, and Other Folktales Of Central America, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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