A preacher battles a bear, a mother returns from the dead, and a clever servant conducts a Big Feet Contest in this rich anthology of African-American folklore. Scores of humorous and harrowing stories, collected during the mid-twentieth century, tell of talking animals, ghosts, devils, and saints.The first part of the book provides a setting for the fables, in which folklorist Richard M. Dorson discusses their origins and the artistry of storytellers. The second part consists of the tales, which include the adventures of Old Marster and John, supernatural episodes, and comical and satirical anecdotes as well as more realistic accounts of racial injustice. Recounted in the actual words of the narrators, the folktales abound in bold language, memorable imagery, and bittersweet humor that reflect the essence of African-American storytelling traditions.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Dover Publications Inc.
ISBN-13
9780486796802
eBay Product ID (ePID)
215762143
Product Key Features
Author
Richard Dorson
Publication Name
American Negro Folktales
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Social Sciences
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
216mm
Item Width
140mm
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Richard Dorson
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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