Boesman-Stories, Deel 2. Dierstories en ander verhale

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Von Wielligh, G. R. (Gideon Retief), 1859-1932.

Contributor:

Keet, R. F.

Language:

Afrikaans

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Boesman-Stories, Deel 2. Dierstories en ander verhale" by G. R. Von Wielligh is a collection of character-driven folk tales likely written in the early 20th century. The stories focus on various animals and their interactions, providing insights into the behavior of both the animals and the Boesman people, who are presented as the original storytellers. The tales illustrate moral lessons intertwined with themes of cleverness, cunning, and the complexities of relationships. The opening of this collection introduces several animal characters such as Kraai (the Crow), Leeu (the Lion), and Wolf, setting the tone for stories that reflect qualities attributed to these creatures. In the beginning, Kraai demonstrates his greedy nature as he seeks help to kill a sick springbok but struggles to find a suitable ally among the hungry animals he encounters. The narrative employs humor and irony, showcasing Kraai's self-importance while highlighting the challenges faced when trying to obtain what one desires without considering the welfare of others. This establishes a whimsical style that entices readers to explore further the intertwining lives of the animals and the lessons they convey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

'n Paar Woorde vooraf

Kraai se vernedering

Die Aasvoëls

Erdvark, Vlakvark, Kwagga en Bosvark

Hasie, Tingtinkie en Uil

Die Boesman en Leeu ontmoet in 'n Spelonk

Slang en Skilpad is broers

Leeu, Wolf en Jakkals

Die Bobbejane en Ape

Die Sonbesies en Kriekies

Leeu en Wolf eet oor en weer

Volstruis word weer lewendig

Leeu word jaloers

Perdeby en sy Vrou

Moeder Leeu en die Kinders

Boesman-Gedigte

Leeu binne die Hut by die Kind

Wolf en sy twee Vroue

Tier is ontevrede met die Son

Ystervark en Vlermuis

Twee in een Skot

Die Hamerkopvoël en die Swaweltjies

Die Wolke

Mierkatte en Erdmannetjies

Die Boom wat al maande sterf en weer lewendig word

"Die Dieredans" deur Boesmans uitgevoer.

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 87.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2020-10-18