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Lee Haring

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Description:In Stars and Keys: Folktales and Creolization in the Southwest Indian Ocean, Lee Haring introduces readers to the rich folklore traditions of the islands of the southwest Indian Ocean. The culture of Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Ra(r)union, and the Comoros is a unique blend of traditions that have been brought from Africa, South Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The folktales from these islands reflect the diversity of this culture and provide a rare opportunity to observe the fluidity of traditions and the process of creolization. Haring presents the tales in a uniquely innovative style: he interrupts the text as if he were reading aloud and directly addresses the reader. His words and those of the storytellers are clearly distinguished, making this folktale collection useful to a wide range of readers and scholars."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Stars and Keys Stars and Keys: Folktales and Creolization in the Indian Ocean Folktales and Creolization in the Indian Ocean. To get started finding Stars and Keys Stars and Keys: Folktales and Creolization in the Indian Ocean Folktales and Creolization in the Indian Ocean, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 445

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Indiana University Press

Release: 2007

ISBN: 0253000009

Description: In Stars and Keys: Folktales and Creolization in the Southwest Indian Ocean, Lee Haring introduces readers to the rich folklore traditions of the islands of the southwest Indian Ocean. The culture of Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Ra(r)union, and the Comoros is a unique blend of traditions that have been brought from Africa, South Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The folktales from these islands reflect the diversity of this culture and provide a rare opportunity to observe the fluidity of traditions and the process of creolization. Haring presents the tales in a uniquely innovative style: he interrupts the text as if he were reading aloud and directly addresses the reader. His words and those of the storytellers are clearly distinguished, making this folktale collection useful to a wide range of readers and scholars."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Stars and Keys Stars and Keys: Folktales and Creolization in the Indian Ocean Folktales and Creolization in the Indian Ocean. To get started finding Stars and Keys Stars and Keys: Folktales and Creolization in the Indian Ocean Folktales and Creolization in the Indian Ocean, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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