Jamaican song and story : Annancy stories, digging sings, ring tunes, and…
QR code
"Jamaican Song and Story: Annancy Stories, Digging Sings, Ring Tunes, and Dancing Tunes" by Walter Jekyll is a collection of folk tales and songs from Jamaica, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The work prominently features Annancy, a trickster spider figure known for his cunning and greed, along with a variety of folk songs and tunes that capture the cultural essence of Jamaican life. With roots in both African and European
traditions, the stories reflect the struggles, humor, and vibrancy of the Jamaican spirit. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the charm and engaging nature of Annancy stories, inviting them to visualize gatherings where animated narrators share tales that evoke laughter and connection among listeners. Jekyll presents Annancy as a lazy yet clever trickster, often entangled in humorous predicaments that highlight his selfishness and appetite for food. The narrative sets the tone for an exploration of folk culture through both storytelling and song, aiming to entertain while preserving the rich heritage of Jamaican folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Compiler | Jekyll, Walter |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Werner, Alice, 1859-1935 |
| Contributor | Broadwood, Lucy Etheldred, 1858-1929 |
| Contributor | Myers, Charles S. (Charles Samuel), 1873-1946 |
| LoC No. | 07023639 |
| Title | Jamaican song and story : Annancy stories, digging sings, ring tunes, and dancing tunes |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- Jamaica |
| Subject | Folk songs, English -- Jamaica |
| Subject | Folk music -- Jamaica |
| Subject | Anansi (Legendary character) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35410 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1112 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!