Jasmine and coconuts : South Indian tales / Cathy Spagnoli and Paramasivam Samanna ; illustrated by Paramasivam Samanna.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spagnoli, Cathy.

Contributor:

Samanna, Paramasivam.

Series:

World folklore series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tales--India--Tamil Nadu.

Tales.

History.

India--Tamil Nadu.

Tamil (Indic people)--Folklore.

Tamil (Indic people).

Folk literature, Tamil--History and criticism.

Folk literature, Tamil.

India--History--Study and teaching.

India.

Physical Description:

xvi, 172 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), map ; 26 cm.

Place of Publication:

Englewood, Colo. : Libraries Unlimited, 1999.

Summary:

Lush tropical lands, exotic flora and fauna, colorful clothing, and the spirit and influence of Hinduism are some of the wonders to be seen in Southern India. Among the many lively sounds are the those of traditional and contemporary stories as found in this collection. Tales of tricksters, heroes, and sages as well as modern jokes, true stories, and teaching stories--42 tales total, balanced in length, mood, and age appeal--can be found in this unique anthology. With the stories, the authors give a historical overview of the region and detailed storytelling notes. Color photos and elegant line drawings complement the text, as does a resource listing of books, centers, Web sites, and a calendar of South Indian festivals. A beautiful introduction to a fascinating culture and people.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-156) and indexes.

ISBN:

1563085763

OCLC:

39523384