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Folk tales from around the world, observes the author, often contain similar narratives, providing yet another example of the universal brotherhood of humankind. Animals, both natural and magical, play large roles in these tales.
This volume of 47 West African folk tales, collected by the author over the years from area natives of all ages, includes a number of such tales, among them "The Cricket and the Toad," "The Greedy Hare," "The Tortoise and His Broken Shell," "The Story of a Farmer and Four Hyenas," "The Man with Seven Dogs," and "The Boy in the Drum."
The charming tales will delight folklore enthusiasts and appeal as well to anyone fascinated by African cultures. Parents and teachers in search of cross-cultural material for youngsters will also find this volume a wonderful resource.
Hugh Vernon-Jackson
(2003), 2017, 5.5" x 8.5", Paper, Index, 152 pp.
ISBN: 9780486427645
111-V2764
