Latin American Folktales Paperback by edited by John Bierhorst

Product Details

• Publisher: Pantheon (2003-09-09)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 400 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780375714399
• Item Weight: 436.59 grams
• Dimensions: 9.17 x 6.07 x 0.84 cm

The wisdom and artistry of storytellers from Hispanic and Indian traditions preserve 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

About the Author

JOHN BIERHORST is the author, editor, or translator of more than thirty books on Native American lore, including Latin American Folktales, The Mythology of South America, The Mythology of North America, and The Mythology of Mexico and Central America.