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Indonesian Folktales
Macdonald, Margaret Read. Ed(S): Bunanta, Murti
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Description for Indonesian Folktales
hardcover. Twenty-nine tales provide a moving and colorful image of the diversity and richness of the people and lands of Indonesia. Editor(s): Bunanta, Murti. Series: World Folklore Series. Num Pages: 168 pages, Illustrations (some col.), map. BIC Classification: FQ; JFHF; YFJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 266 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 531.
The world's largest archipelago, Indonesia is home to hundreds of ethnic groups with diverse cultures and languages. Focusing on the rich heritage of the country, this latest addition to the highly acclaimed World Folklore Series presents 29 stories from across Indonesia, most of which have never been published in the English language. Build your multicultural collection or expand your repertoire with tales that provide a moving and colorful image of the diversity and richness of the people and lands of Indonesia. Six thematic groups are presented: Jealous and Envious Brothers and Sisters; Stories of Independent Princesses; Stories of Ungrateful Children; ... Read more
The world's largest archipelago, Indonesia is home to hundreds of ethnic groups with diverse cultures and languages. Focusing on the rich heritage of the country, this latest addition to the highly acclaimed World Folklore Series presents 29 stories from across Indonesia, most of which have never been published in the English language. Build your multicultural collection or expand your repertoire with tales that provide a moving and colorful image of the diversity and richness of the people and lands of Indonesia. Six thematic groups are presented: Jealous and Envious Brothers and Sisters; Stories of Independent Princesses; Stories of Ungrateful Children; ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
Series
World Folklore Series
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9781563089091
SKU
V9781563089091
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Macdonald, Margaret Read. Ed(S): Bunanta, Murti
Murti Bunanta is an author, educator, and storyteller. She received her doctorate from ehe University of Indonesia and is founder and president of Kelampok Pencinta Bacaan Anak, the Society for the Advancement of Children's Literature, a nonprofit organization that pioneers programs to develop children's reading in Indonesia. Margaret Read MacDonald is an author, storyteller, and librarian. She holds a ... Read more
Reviews for Indonesian Folktales
Indonesian Folktales is worth reading—and keeping—for those who want to broaden their knowledge on traditional Indonesian culture. It is hoped that this kind of literature will reach a wide readership through publishing and literary discussions to preserve Indonesia's heritage.
The Jakarta Post
Readers will be delighted with such a fresh and interesting collection of tales, many never before ... Read more
The Jakarta Post
Readers will be delighted with such a fresh and interesting collection of tales, many never before ... Read more