Jamaica Anansi stories by Martha Warren Beckwith
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"Jamaica Anansi Stories" by Martha Warren Beckwith is a collection of traditional folktales written in the early 20th century. This anthology captures a variety of stories centered around Anansi, a clever trickster figure from Jamaican folklore, who often encounters challenges with other animal characters, notably Tiger. These tales blend humor, moral lessons, and the cultural heritage of Jamaican storytelling, making them both entertaining and educational. The opening of the collection sets the
stage for Anansi's adventures, beginning with the story of "Tying Tiger." In this tale, Anansi, driven by hunger, devises a cunning plan to trick Tiger, who is portrayed as a rough and formidable character. As he consumes the fish he has caught, he must navigate his fear of Tiger while also showcasing his cleverness. Anansi ultimately manages to tie Tiger to a tree, outsmarting him and leaving him in a precarious situation, setting the tone for the playful and resourceful nature of Anansi that resonates throughout the stories. The beginning hints at a vibrant exploration of folk narratives, replete with energetic dialogue and imaginative plots. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beckwith, Martha Warren, 1871-1959 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Roberts, Helen H. (Helen Heffron), 1888-1985 |
| LoC No. | 26010368 |
| Title | Jamaica Anansi stories |
| Original Publication | New York: The American Folk-Lore Society, 1924. |
| Series Title | Memoirs of the American Folk-Lore Society ; v. 17 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica_Anansi_Stories |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman, Jude Eylander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 91.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Folklore -- Jamaica |
| Subject | Creole dialects, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72735 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72735-6 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2675 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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