Asian American folktales
By: edited by Thomas A. Green.
Contributors: Green, Thomas A., 1944-
Series: Stories from the American mosaic
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 167
ISBN-13: 9780313362972
Subjects: Asian Americans -- Folklore; Tales -- United States; Tales -- Asia
Description: "Drawing upon the traditions of their native lands, Asian Americans have developed an extensive cultural tradition. At the heart of that tradition are some of the world's most colorful folktales. These reflect the traditional beliefs of the East, as they have been passed down among generations of Asian Americans. But they also reflect the struggles, successes, and experiences of Asian immigrants in the New World. Written expressly for students and general readers, this book is a fascinating introduction to Asian American folktales. This book gathers together a selection of more than 30 Asian American folktales and groups them in thematic sections on origins; heroes, heroines, villains, and fools; society and conflict; and the supernatural. These tales reflect the traditional beliefs of the East as well as the new experiences of Asians in America. Each tale is accompanied by a headnote, and the book closes with a selected, general bibliography. Students studying literature and language will learn much about these tales, while students in social studies and history courses will gain greater insight into the experiences and traditional beliefs of Asian Americans."--Publisher's description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.