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
Language: English