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Product Identifiers
PublisherBloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-101591584906
ISBN-139781591584902
eBay Product ID (ePID)61065765
Product Key Features
Book TitleFlying Dutchman and Other Folktales from the Netherlands
Number of Pages292 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2007
TopicFairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Library & Information Science / General
IllustratorYes
GenreLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Fiction
AuthorTheo Meder
Book SeriesWorld Folklore Ser.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2007-022723
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"This collection reflects the multicultural nature of modern Europe, containing stories collected from a vast range of storytellers." Storylines, "This collection reflects the multicultural nature of modern Europe, containing stories collected from a vast range of storytellers." -- Storylines, "This collection reflects the multicultural nature of modern Europe, containing stories collected from a vast range of storytellers." - Storylines
TitleLeadingThe
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal398.209492
Table Of ContentIntroduction Part I: Animal Tales Part II: Tales of Magic Part III: Religious Tales Part IV: Realistic Tales Part V: Tales of the Stupid Devil or Ogre Part VI: Traditional Legends Part VII: Contemporary Legends Part VIII: Riddles and Puzzles Part IX: Anecdotes and Jokes Part X: Formula Tales Literature and Further Reading Index
SynopsisHere is a broad sampling of traditional and contemporary Dutch tales that will entertain and inform readers and listeners of all ages. From animal tales and tales of magic to religious and realistic stories, and contemporary urban legends, you'll find in this collection scores of tales, riddles, puzzles, and jokes to savor and share. Many of the stories are rooted in the traditional rural society of the Netherlands, while others have sprung from the modern, urban, and multi-ethnic society that Holland is today. Background information on the country and the stories, and color photographs and illustrations, along with a detailed bibliography, makes this a well-rounded resource for educators, folklore scholars, and general readers. All levels., From the land of windmills, wooden shoes, and tulips, here is a broad sampling of traditional and contemporary tales that will entertain and inform readers and listeners of all ages.
LC Classification NumberGR181
