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BRAZILIAN FOLKTALES
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| By: |
Livia de Almeida (Editor), Ana Portella (Editor), Margaret Read MacDonald (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£31.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1563089300 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781563089305 |
| Publisher: |
ABC-CLIO |
| Pub. date: |
31 March, 2006 |
| Series: |
World Folklore Series |
| Pages: |
192 |
| Description: |
Drawing on the varied cultural traditions and ethnic diversity of Brazil, this book offers readers a collection of traditional tales - from creation stories and stories of enchantment to animal and trickster tales. With background information, colour photographs, recipes, and games, it is of interest to storytellers, folklorists, and educators. |
| Synopsis: |
A rich brew of more than 40 traditional Brazilian tales-from creation stories and stories of enchantment to animal and trickster tales-draws on the varied cultural traditions of indigenous peoples, people of African descent, those of European (and particularly Portuguese) descent, and mixtures of these groups. The stories are retold by today's accomplished Brazilian storytellers. Also includes background information on the country and the tales, color photographs, traditional recipes, and children's games. Brazil, the largest country in South America, covers a vast terrain that ranges from the tropical rain forests of the Amazon basin and upland farms, to towering mountains and sandy beaches; from highly populated urban centers to virtually inaccessible interior jungle regions. Its population is composed of indigenous peoples (e.g., Tupy, Kaxinawa, Taulipang), people of African descent, those of European (mostly Portuguese) descent, and mixtures of these groups.Drawing on the varied cultural traditions and ethnic diversity of the country, this collection offers readers a rich brew of traditional Brazilian tales-from creation stories and stories of enchantment to animal and trickster tales. More than 40 stories are included, along with background information, color photographs, recipes, and games. There are very few collections of Brazilian folktales currently available in English, and none with this depth and range. This is a wonderful treasury for storytellers, folklorists, and educators. Also a great resource for educators planning units on the Amazon rain forest! All grade levels. |
| Illustrations: |
25 photos |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Libraries Unlimited Inc |
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Non-returnable |
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