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The Caribbean islands have a vibrant oral folklore. In Jamaica, the clever spider Anansi, who outsmarts stronger animals, is a symbol of triumph by the weak over the powerful. The fables of the foolish Juan Bobo, who tries to bring milk home in a burlap bag, illustrate facets of traditional Puerto Rican life. Conflict over status, identity and power is a recurring theme--in a story from Trinidad, a young bull, raised by his mother in secret, challenges his tyrannical father who has killed all the other males in the herd.
One in a series of folklore reference guides by the author, this volume shares summaries of 438 tales--some in danger of disappearing--retold in English and Creole from West African, European, and slave indigenous cultures in 24 countries and territories. Tales are grouped in themed sections with a detailed subject index and extensive links to online sources.
Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
I—Musical Tales (Stories 1-18)
II—Winning and Losing with Gods and Spirits (Stories 19-75)
III—Seeking Justice (Stories 76-116)
IV—Be Careful: Beautiful Shape-shifters, Loup-garous, Devils, Zombies, and Other Supernatural Dangers (Stories 117-174)
V—Tearful Love and Playful Courtship (Stories 175-205)
Love 175; Courtship
VI—Goodness: Kindness and Friendship (Stories 206-225)
VII—Powers That Be in the Community: The Weak and the Strong,
Yearnings, Teachers, Clever Thinkers, and Characters (Stories 226-310)
VIII—Tricksters: Besting the Bully and Schemes for Survival (Stories 311-362)
Anansi 311; Malice 337; Rabbit 345; More Tricksters
IX—Tricksters Getting Tricked (Stories 363-385)
X—Fools: Hopeful Expectations and Surprising Successes ...
Sometimes (Stories 386-409)
Juan Bobo 386; Bouki 398; More Fools
XI—Magical Rescues and Escapes (Stories 410-438)
Appendix A. Geographic Lexicon: A Guide to Story Source References
Appendix B. Sources for Stories Told in Creole and Patois
Appendix C. Glossary and Cast of Characters
Bibliography
Story Title Index
Subject Index
