West African Folk Tales (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780486427645)

Folk tales around the world, observes the author, often contain similar narratives, providing, perhaps, yet another example of the universal brotherhood of man. This volume of West African folk tales 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." Animals, both natural and magical, play large roles in these stories. Collected by the author over the years from West Africans of all ages, these charming tales will not only delight folklore enthusiasts but will also appeal to anyone fascinated by African cultures. Parents and teachers in search of cross-cultural material for children will also find this volume a wonderful resource.

Author: Hugh Vernon-Jackson
ISBN-10: 0486427641
ISBN-13: 9780486427645
Publisher: Dover Publications
Language: English
Published: 04/23/2003
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 8.35h x 5.43w x 0.39d