Kamala: Feminist Folktales from Around the World

Feminist Folk Tales from Around the World

by Ethel Johnston Phelps (Editor), Suki Boynton (Illustrations)

In this second volume of reissued classic folktales, a Punjabi woman outwits seven ruthless thieves, an Incan girl restores harmony to the empire, and a mischievous Norwegian lass thwarts her entitled landowner. Spanning several centuries and continents, the stories in Kamala recall how it's the dazzling courage, cleverness, and power of women that hold our world together. Ethel Johnston Phelps (1914-1984) held a master's degree in Medieval Literature, co-edited a Ricardian journal, and published several articles on fifteenth-century subjects. She compiled two anthologies of feminist folk tales from around the world, Tatterhood and The Maid of the North .

Genres: Short Stories, Feminism, Childrens, Fairy Tales, Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult

192 pages, Hardcover

First published September 19, 2016

Reviews

[Harish Namboothiri · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting collection of folk tales from many parts of the world, Kamala features strong heroines who are polar opposites of the damsels in distress stereotypes that the more popular Disney movies represent.

[Nafiza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some real gems in here. Simple, brief, and often humorous folktales about resourceful women getting shit done.

[Kimberly Peterson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wanted to love this more. I did appreciate the feminist focus of each story, but for some reason only a few of the stories captured my attention.

[Darcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing book in this collection. I love the stories and the work gone into compiling these!

[KD]

Autostraddle List, Fall 2016 Book Preview: 48 Queer and Feminist Books To Add To Your Reading List

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet collection of stories from around the world of women being clever, witty, resourceful, and successful. Totally enjoyable!