Author: Heidi Munan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789671336311
Category :
Languages : ms
Pages : 256
Book Description
Sarawak Folktales
Author: Heidi Munan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789671336311
Category :
Languages : ms
Pages : 256
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789671336311
Category :
Languages : ms
Pages : 256
Book Description
Folk Tales
Author: Marlene Ridgley
Publisher: Ohio University Center for International Studies
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Publisher: Ohio University Center for International Studies
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends
Author: Jeannette Faurot
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143914334X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
These stories offer us an introduction to the complex oral traditions of the varied civilizations of one of the world's most fascinating regions. Exotic, clever, and poignant, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends invites you into a magically distinctive world. Originating from the far corners of the globe—China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia—these tales teach us about morality and mysticism in enchanting ways. Organized by universal folkloric themes, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends features animal stories, tales of magical skill, explanations of how things came to be the way they are, delightful depictions of the clever and the foolish, ghosts and supernatural beings, and legends about heroes and gods. From "The Supernatural Crossbow," a Vietnamese tale, to the Malaysian story of "The Man in the Moon," each piece in this collection explores a self-contained, dreamlike universe that both delights and transports the reader. Shaped by the geographical and cultural influences of a people, these stories offer us an introduction to the complex oral traditions of the varied civilizations of one of the world's most fascinating regions.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 143914334X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
These stories offer us an introduction to the complex oral traditions of the varied civilizations of one of the world's most fascinating regions. Exotic, clever, and poignant, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends invites you into a magically distinctive world. Originating from the far corners of the globe—China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia—these tales teach us about morality and mysticism in enchanting ways. Organized by universal folkloric themes, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends features animal stories, tales of magical skill, explanations of how things came to be the way they are, delightful depictions of the clever and the foolish, ghosts and supernatural beings, and legends about heroes and gods. From "The Supernatural Crossbow," a Vietnamese tale, to the Malaysian story of "The Man in the Moon," each piece in this collection explores a self-contained, dreamlike universe that both delights and transports the reader. Shaped by the geographical and cultural influences of a people, these stories offer us an introduction to the complex oral traditions of the varied civilizations of one of the world's most fascinating regions.
Borneo Folktales and Legends
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Folklore
Author: Joseph Jacobs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 614
Book Description
Most vols. for 1890- contain list of members of the Folk-lore Society.
The Folk-tales of Burma
Author: Gerry Abbott
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 900439205X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
This handbook is the first in-depth overview of the fascinating world of Burmese folk-tales. Part one provides a wide-ranging and multi-disciplinary survey of folk-tale studies, together with a broad functional classification of Burma’s tales. Part two presents, mostly for the first time in a European language, the categorized actual tales themselves. With commentaries on plots and cross-cultural motifs - past and present. With index, substantial bibliography, and suggestions for further research.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 900439205X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 409
Book Description
This handbook is the first in-depth overview of the fascinating world of Burmese folk-tales. Part one provides a wide-ranging and multi-disciplinary survey of folk-tale studies, together with a broad functional classification of Burma’s tales. Part two presents, mostly for the first time in a European language, the categorized actual tales themselves. With commentaries on plots and cross-cultural motifs - past and present. With index, substantial bibliography, and suggestions for further research.
366
Author:
Publisher: Utusan Publications
ISBN: 9789676121295
Category : Folk literature, Malay
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publisher: Utusan Publications
ISBN: 9789676121295
Category : Folk literature, Malay
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publications
Author: Folklore Society (Great Britain)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 918
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Folklore
Languages : en
Pages : 918
Book Description
Oral Traditions of Southeast Asia and Oceania
Author: Herman C. Kemp
Publisher: Yayasan Obor Indonesia
ISBN: 9789794614839
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 718
Book Description
Publisher: Yayasan Obor Indonesia
ISBN: 9789794614839
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 718
Book Description
Traditional Storytelling Today
Author: Margaret Read MacDonald
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135917213
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1042
Book Description
Traditional Storytelling Today explores the diversity of contemporary storytelling traditions and provides a forum for in-depth discussion of interesting facets of comtemporary storytelling. Never before has such a wealth of information about storytelling traditions been gathered together. Storytelling is alive and well throughout the world as the approximately 100 articles by more than 90 authors make clear. Most of the essays average 2,000 words and discuss a typical storytelling event, give a brief sample text, and provide theory from the folklorist. A comprehensive index is provided. Bibliographies afford the reader easy access to additional resources.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135917213
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 1042
Book Description
Traditional Storytelling Today explores the diversity of contemporary storytelling traditions and provides a forum for in-depth discussion of interesting facets of comtemporary storytelling. Never before has such a wealth of information about storytelling traditions been gathered together. Storytelling is alive and well throughout the world as the approximately 100 articles by more than 90 authors make clear. Most of the essays average 2,000 words and discuss a typical storytelling event, give a brief sample text, and provide theory from the folklorist. A comprehensive index is provided. Bibliographies afford the reader easy access to additional resources.