The Caribbean Story Finder

<p> The Caribbean islands have a vibrant oral folklore. In Jamaica the clever spider Anansi who outsmarts stronger animals is a symbol of triumph by the weak over the powerful. The fables of the foolish Juan Bobo who tries to bring milk home in a burlap bag illustrate facets of traditional Puerto Rican life. Conflict over status identity and power is a recurring theme--in a story from Trinidad a young bull raised by his mother in secret challenges his tyrannical father who has killed all the other males in the herd.</p><p> One in a series of folklore reference guides by the author this volume shares summaries of 438 tales--some in danger of disappearing--retold in English and Creole from West African European and slave indigenous cultures in 24 countries and territories. Tales are grouped in themed sections with a detailed subject index and extensive links to online sources.</p>