Marshall Islands Legends and Stories by Daniel A Kelin Ii

Marshall Islands Legends and Stories by Daniel A Kelin Ii

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Summary

Preserving the qualities of oral storytelling - in fifty stories recorded from eighteen storytellers on eight islands and atolls - the tales in this collection relay the importance of traditional Marshallese values and customs. The collection includes profiles of the storytellers, a glossary, and a pronunciation guide.

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Marshall Islands Legends and Stories by Daniel A Kelin Ii

Daniel A. Kelin II preserves the qualities of oral storytelling in fifty stories recorded from eighteen storytellers on eight islands and atolls. This lively collection includes something for everyone: origin stories, tales of mejenkwaad and other demons, tricksters, disobedient children, wronged husbands, foolish suitors, and reunited families - all relaying the importance of traditional Marshallese values and customs. Profiles of the storytellers, a glossary, and a pronunciation guide enrich the collection.
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ISBN 13 9781573061407
ISBN 10 1573061409
Title Marshall Islands Legends and Stories
Author Daniel A Kelin Ii
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bess Press Incorporated, U.S.
Year published 2003-01-01
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.