Stories from the Marshall Islands: Bwebwenato Jan Aelon Kein
Among Marshallese the ri-bwebwenato (storyteller) is well known and respected, a living repository and transmitter of traditional history and culture. Here are ninety folktales and stories of historical events, collected and translated into English during the third quarter of the twentieth century. They include tales of origins, humanlike animals, ogres, and spritessome malevolent, some playful. Many are presented in the original language and are amplified by extensive commentary.
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Stories from the Marshall Islands: Bwebwenato Jan Aelon Kein
Among Marshallese the ri-bwebwenato (storyteller) is well known and respected, a living repository and transmitter of traditional history and culture. Here are ninety folktales and stories of historical events, collected and translated into English during the third quarter of the twentieth century. They include tales of origins, humanlike animals, ogres, and spritessome malevolent, some playful. Many are presented in the original language and are amplified by extensive commentary.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780824820190 |
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Publisher: | University of Hawaii Press, The |
Publication date: | 10/31/2001 |
Series: | PALI Language Texts Series |
Edition description: | Bilingual |
Pages: | 424 |
Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.94(d) |
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