Screen LibraryAn anthology of American folktales and legends
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| Group Author: | |
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| Published: |
M.E. Sharpe,
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| Publisher Address: | Armonk, N.Y. |
| Publication Dates: | c2009. |
| Literature type: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Carrier Form: | xlii, 358 p.: ; 26 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9780765621290 (hardcover : alk. paper) 0765621290 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| Index Number: | I712 |
| CLC: |
I712.7 K897.124 I712.73 |
| Call Number: | I712.7/A628 |
| Contents: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. Native American and native Hawaiian narratives. Folktales from a number of traditions. Animal tales -- Jack and his fellows: classic hero tales -- Brave, resourceful, and kindly women -- The grateful dead and other magic helpers -- Magical powers and magical objects -- Lucky accidents -- Riddles and clever words -- Tricks and tricksters -- Husbands and wives -- Priests, preachers, and other professions -- Fools and mishaps -- "Trick" tales and parodies -- Lies and other tall tales -- Some other humorous tales -- Religious tales -- Legends from a number of traditions. Ghosts and wraiths -- Wi |