Jamaica Anansi Stories by Martha Warren Beckwith (English) Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Jamaica Anansi Stories by Martha Warren Beckwith, Mint Editions Jamaica Anansi Stories is a collection of folklore by Martha Warren Beckwith. Having studied under famed ethnographer Franz Boas at Columbia University, Beckwith dedicated her career to recording and contextualizing the traditions of people from around the world. Specializing in Jamaican, Hawaiian, Sioux, and Mandan-Hidatsa cultures, Beckwith published widely acclaimed works of folklore and ethnography through her interviews with native storytellers around the world. "One great hungry time. Anansi couldnt get anyting to eat, so he take up his hand-basket an a big pot an went down to the sea-side to catch fish. When he reach there, he make up a large fire and put the pot on the fire, an say, Come, big fish!" Opening her collection with the lighthearted and instructional "Animal Stories," many of which record the conflicts between Anansi and the Tiger, Beckwith introduces her reader to one of central figures of Jamaican folklore. Associated with resistance, play, and resourcefulness, Anansi was a symbol of hope for a people subjected to centuries of slavery. Situated alongside similar tales from Europe, popular songs, riddles, and jokes, the Anansi stories form an invaluable part of Jamaican culture and of other Caribbean and American cultures who trace their origins to West Africa.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover Brought from West Africa during the slave trade, the legend of Anansi, a spider-god and trickster spirit, is central to the folklore of the Jamaican people. Compiled and arranged by famed ethnographer Martha Warren Beckwith, Jamaica Anansi Stories is a definitive record of the songs, stories, and riddles of the Jamaican oral tradition. Flap Brought from West Africa during the slave trade, the legend of Anansi, a spider-god and trickster spirit, is central to the folklore of the Jamaican people. Compiled and arranged by famed ethnographer Martha Warren Beckwith, Jamaica Anansi Stories is a definitive record of the songs, stories, and riddles of the Jamaican oral tradition. Author Biography Martha Warren Beckwith (1871-1959) was an American folklorist and ethnographer. Born in Wellesley Heights, Massachusetts, Beckwith attended Mount Holyoke College before graduating with a Masters degree in anthropology from Columbia University in 1906. In 1920, having earned her PhD, she became the chair of Vassar Colleges Folklore program. Specializing in Hawaiian, Jamaican, and Native American cultures, Beckwith published numerous collections of proverbs, folk stories, myths, and ethnographies from her extensive research, often conducted with renowned ethnomusicologist Helen H. Roberts. Long Description Jamaica Anansi Stories is a collection of folklore by Martha Warren Beckwith. Having studied under famed ethnographer Franz Boas at Columbia University, Beckwith dedicated her career to recording and contextualizing the traditions of people from around the world. Specializing in Jamaican, Hawaiian, Sioux, and Mandan-Hidatsa cultures, Beckwith published widely acclaimed works of folklore and ethnography through her interviews with native storytellers around the world. "One great hungry time. Anansi couldnt get anyting to eat, so he take up his hand-basket an a big pot an went down to the sea-side to catch fish. When he reach there, he make up a large fire and put the pot on the fire, an say, Come, big fish!" Opening her collection with the lighthearted and instructional "Animal Stories," many of which record the conflicts between Anansi and the Tiger, Beckwith introduces her reader to one of central figures of Jamaican folklore. Associated with resistance, play, and resourcefulness, Anansi was a symbol of hope for a people subjected to centuries of slavery. Situated alongside similar tales from Europe, popular songs, riddles, and jokes, the Anansi stories form an invaluable part of Jamaican culture and of other Caribbean and American cultures who trace their origins to West Africa. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Martha Warren Beckwiths Jamaica Anansi Stories is a classic of anthropological literature reimagined for modern readers. Details ISBN1513218697 Author Mint Editions Series Mint Editions Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1513218697 ISBN-13 9781513218694 Format Hardcover Place of Publication Portland Country of Publication United States Pages 316 Publication Date 2021-09-23 NZ Release Date 2021-09-23 US Release Date 2021-09-23 UK Release Date 2021-09-23 Alternative 9781513290744 DEWEY 398.097292 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-11-15 Publisher Mint Editions Imprint Mint Editions Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:139237635;

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