African American Folktales
byTHOMAS A. GREEN is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Texas A&M University. His many books include The Greenwood Library of American Folktales (2006), and The Greenwood Library of World Folktales (2008).
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Green, Thomas. African American Folktales. Greenwood, 2009. ABC-CLIO, publisher.abc-clio.com/EGR6295.
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Green, Thomas. African American Folktales. Greenwood, 2009. http://publisher.abc-clio.com/EGR6295
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Green, T. (2009). African American Folktales. Retrieved from http://publisher.abc-clio.com/EGR6295
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African American culture has a rich tradition of folktales. Written for students and general readers, this volume gathers a sampling of the most important African American folktales. Included are nearly 50 tales grouped in thematic chapters on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural. Each tale begins with an introductory headnote, and the book closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students learning about literature and language will gain a greater understanding of African American oral traditions, while social studies students will learn more about African American culture.
African American culture has long been recognized for its richness and breadth. Central to that tradition is a large body of folklore, which continues to figure prominently in literature, film, and popular culture. Written for students and general readers, this book conveniently gathers and comments on nearly 50 African American folktales. Included are fictional tales, legends, myths, and personal experience narratives. These exemplify the vast diversity of African American culture and language.
The tales are grouped in thematic sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural. Each tale is introduced by a brief headnote, and the volume closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students learning about literature and language will gain a greater understanding of African American oral traditions, while students of history will learn more about African American culture.
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"Aimed at students, educators, and general readers, this volume collects 50 folktales from the African American tradition, including fictional tales, legends, myths, and personal experience narratives, with brief introductions to each. Green (anthropology, Texas A&M U.) organizes tales by theme: origins, heroes, heroines, villains, and fools, society and conflict, and the supernatural. Tales have been modified from their original forms." - Reference & Research Book News
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African American Folktales
Author(s): Green, Thomas;Contributors: Green, Thomas;Abstract:African American culture has a rich tradition of folktales. Written for students and general readers, this volume gathers a sampling of the most important African American folktales. Included are nearly 50 tales grouped in thematic chapters on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural. Each tale begins with an introductory headnote, and the book closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students learning about literature and language will gain a greater understanding of African American oral traditions, while social studies students will learn more about African American culture.
African American culture has long been recognized for its richness and breadth. Central to that tradition is a large body of folklore, which continues to figure prominently in literature, film, and popular culture. Written for students and general readers, this book conveniently gathers and comments on nearly 50 African American folktales. Included are fictional tales, legends, myths, and personal experience narratives. These exemplify the vast diversity of African American culture and language.
The tales are grouped in thematic sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural. Each tale is introduced by a brief headnote, and the volume closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students learning about literature and language will gain a greater understanding of African American oral traditions, while students of history will learn more about African American culture.
SortTitle: african american folktalesAuthor Info:Thomas A. GreenauthorTHOMAS A. GREEN is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Texas A&M University. His many books include The Greenwood Library of American Folktales (2006), and The Greenwood Library of World Folktales (2008).
eISBN-13: 9780313362965Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9780313362965.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9780313362958Entry Code: EGR6295Imprint: GreenwoodPages: 184Publication Date: 20090320Series: Stories from the American Mosaic- Contents v6
- Preface ix10
- Origins 112
- Heroes, Heroines, Villains, and Fools 2334
- Rabbit Becomes King of the Frogs to Win a Wealthy Wife 2536
- Rabbit and Tar Man at the Well 2839
- Compair Lapin and the Little Man of Tar 3344
- The Pitch Boy 4455
- Red Feather 4657
- Clever Jack 5162
- Jean Sotte 5465
- Jackskin 5869
- The Elephant and the Whale 6172
- John the Fool and John the Smart 6475
- The Champion 7283
- The Marriage of Compair Lapin 7485
- Rabbit Rides Wolf 8293
- Brother Rabbit, Brother Booky, and Brother Cow 8596
- Brother Rabbit and the Bag of Gold 8899
- Society and Conflict 91102
- Brother Fox and the Foolish Jay-Bird 93104
- Brother Rabbit Brings Brother Fox Back from the Dead 95106
- Dog and Dog-Head 97108
- Compair Lapin and the Earthworm 99110
- Sis ‘Coon Shows Brother ‘Coon Who’s the Boss 102113
- Owl and Blacksnake 104115
- The Son Who Sought His Fortune 107118
- The Seventh Son 110121
- Mathew ‘‘Bones’’ Hooks, Cowboy 113124
- How the Little Boy Went to Heaven 117128
- The Water of Life 120131
- John Divides the Crops 123134
- Railway Chefs 126137
- Brother Rabbit Gets Brother Bear Churched 129140
- Human Weakness 131142
- Running Hand 133144
- The Irishmen and the Moon 134145
- The Irishmen and the Deer 136147
- The Supernatural 139150
- Possessed of Two Spirits 141152
- Ridden by the Night Hag 144155
- The Hunter and the Little Red Man 147158
- The Friendly Demon 151162
- Courted by the Devil 154165
- Married to a Boar Hog 157168
- Wait Til Emmet Comes 160171
- Jean Lavallette and the Curse of the Homme Rouge 162173
- The Devil’s Bride Escapes 164175
- Aunt Harriet 167178
- The Stolen Voice 169180
- Select Bibliography 171182
- Index 173184