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World Storytelling

by Heather Forest, علی اکبر راستکار محمودزاده (Translator)

This collection of fifty metaphorical folktales and parables is selected with a global perspective and retold by a professional storyteller. Included are tales from diverse story traditions such as Sufi, Zen, Taoist, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, African, and Native American. Comprised of ancient plots both poignant and comical, this anthology contains simple truths, common sense, and the promise that we can benefit from past generations'experience. Wisdom tales offer useful insights into life's ....

Genres: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Mythology, Religion, Childrens, Fiction

152 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great collection of fables from all over the world. Some were familiar, but many were not.

[Shayshkers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice little book. I actually like the short stories and the extra information in the back about their origins. It's not what I was expecting, but I still enjoyed it.

[Ardyth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing wrong with these, exactly, but my family seems to have raced through the window of time when they will appeal? This book is not illustrated, and the average length of retelling is one page. Just wasn't ever a good fit for us.... a year ago, when I last tried them, our son struggled to focus on any book without illustrations; now, he wants a longer tale, one long enough at least to qualify as "short story."

Most of the included tales are ones I've read elsewhere, in a form both longer and more literary. I would recommend to borrow, or check the TOC online, before buying just in case you already own most of them elsewhere, too.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Used to bring this to school! My teacher would read some of the tales to the class!

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great tales from different regions and religious traditions.

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tons of world tales. Very simple and to the point. Much like Aesop.

[Carolyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

AR 5.7 -- 3.0 pts