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
- ISBN10 0375420665
- ISBN13 9780375420665
- Publish Date 18 December 2001
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 19 May 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pantheon Books
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 386
- Language English