Far North Tales: Stories from the Peoples of the Arctic Circle

by Bonnie C. Marshall, Kira Van Deusen, Richard Munson

Far North Tales: Stories from the Peoples of the Arctic Circle captures and preserves the wonderful tales of Siberia, Scandinavia, Greenland, Alaska, and Canada, and offers readers glimpses into the cultures and customs of the people who created them.



Gathering more than 30 tales from the Arctic and Subarctic regions--many of them unavailable in contemporary publications and, thus, virtually unknown to readers today--the book provides a sampling of stories grouped by type or theme. There are tales of daily life; creation stories; tales of tricksters and fools; spirits, shamans, and shapeshifters; animals; and heroes and heroines. The ethnic source and country of origin is provided for each tale, as are notes on the tale itself. Background on the geography, history, and cultures of the native peoples round out a book that is a perfect resource for educators and storytellers alike.

352 pages, Hardcover

First published January 18, 2011

About the author

Bonnie C. Marshall is an author, teacher, translator and folklorist educated at the Boston University, Assumption College, and the University of North Carolina as well as three Russian institutions: the Moscow State University, The Leningrad State University, and the Herzen Institute.
She taught Russian at several USA universities and English in St. Petersburg and Moscow.

Reviews

[Emily Morris]

This is the kind of folklore book you dream about. Not only are the stories excellent and varied, the organization is top-notch with a nice dose of academia and wonderful background information on the tribes and cultures whose stories are shared.