Publication

2008 - Libraries Unlimited, Westport, Conn, Connecticut

Language

English

Word Count

47,750 words, Guess

Page Count

191 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • DDC398.209595
  • LCCGR315 .M33 2008
  • LCCGR315

Description

Malaysia, situated in the heart of southeast Asia, is home to more than twenty million people, who belong to a number of diverse cultural groups, including the Malay, Dusun, Iban, Penan, Sungai, Dyak, and others. Until now, few tales from Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore have made their way into print in English. Renowned folklorist Margaret Read MacDonald has worked with archival material as well as with local storytellers to collect traditional tales from these people, including 15 tales from the ethnic peoples of Borneo. Organized broadly by region, and then by specific groups and themes, this book offers more than 50 tales, including animal tales, stories of magic, trickster tales, humorous stories, place legends and more. Like other titles in the World Folklore Series, it also includes general information about the geography, peoples, and history of Malaysia and surrounding areas; as well as proverbs, songs and games, color photos, and notes on the stories. All levels. - Publisher.

Subjects

Topics

TalesTales, asiaTales -- BruneiTales -- MalaysiaTales -- Singapore

Series Statement

  • World folklore series

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