Latin American Folktales

Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions

John Bierhorst

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Modern Library Inc
15 September 2003

Religion & beliefs; Folklore, myths & legends

Series: The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions

The wisdom and artistry of storytellers from Hispanic and Indian traditionspreserve one of the world's richest folktale traditions-combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America. Gathered from twenty countries, including the United States, the stories are brought together here in a core collection of one hundred tales arranged in the form of a velorio, or wake, the most frequent occasion for public storytelling. This is the first panoramic anthology of Hispano-American folk narratives in any language.

Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

By: John Bierhorst
Imprint: Modern Library Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 233mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 437g
ISBN: 9780375714399
ISBN 10: 0375714391
Series: The Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 15 September 2003
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Bierhorst's books on Latin American lore include The Mythology of South America and The Mythology of Mexico and Central America. He currently serves as an editor of The Norton Anthology of World Literature.

Reviews for Latin American Folktales: Stories from Hispanic and Indian Traditions

A cornucopia of magic and myth . . . Beware, for the pages of this volume-filled with tricksters, witches, and ghosts-are enchanted! -Ilan Stavans Delightful . . . A rich and magical history of Hispanic and Indian traditions in the Americas. There is enough magic in this book to please everyone. -The Virginian-Pilot Beware. This book has the ability to cast spells. After about a dozen pages, the reader slips from the present and into a magical time and place. Bierhorst has written many books based on Latin American lore, and [this] may well be his best. He approaches his subject matter with respect and humor, [and] the result is a panoramic anthology retaining the magic and allure that are the hallmarks of oral storytelling. -Arizona Daily Star Bierhorst is a prolific folklorist who specializes in making oral traditions from a variety of cultures accessible to the general reading public. Each reader is certain to find favorites of his or her own. -Richmond Times-Dispatch