Lao Folktales

Autori

• Steven A. Epstein

Parametri

• 113 pagine
• 4 ore di lettura

• Fantasy
• Fiabe popolari
• Narrativa

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Presents a selection of Lao folktales that have entertained the Lao people for generations. This book features the legendary trickster Xieng Mieng, a quick- witted toad that terrifies tigers, a turtle that flies, a cadre of snails that race a rabbit, and a mynah bird that speaks five languages. It reflects a Buddhist culture in a Marxist state.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2006

(In brossura)