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Wishbone

Reference and Interpretation in Black Folk Narrative

Wishbone( )
Author: Jarmon, Laura C.
ISBN:978-1-57233-273-7
Publication Date:Jul 2003
Publisher:University of Tennessee Press
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $26.00
Book Description:

Wishbone: Reference and Interpretation in Black Folk Narrative follows African American folklore to its roots in African sources, bringing together a selection of narratives from both Africa and the United States and stressing their common bond and history. Laura C. Jarmon provides synopses of a number of African and African American folk tales, giving the reader a broad sample of tales with themes common to both cultures. Then, through analysis of form, language, and tone,...
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Book Details
Pages:416
Detailed Subjects: Social Science / Folklore & Mythology
Social Science / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / American / African American & Black Studies
Literary Criticism / African
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6 x 9 x 1.2 Inches
Book Weight:1.38 Pounds



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