Black Tales for White Children by C. H. Stigand and Nancy Yulee Stigand
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About this eBook
| Author | Stigand, C. H. (Chauncy Hugh), 1877-1919 |
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| Author | Stigand, Nancy Yulee (Neff) |
| Illustrator | Hargrave, John, 1894-1982 |
| Title | Black Tales for White Children |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Foreword -- The lion of Manda -- Pemba Muhori -- The cat's tail -- The young thief -- The trapper, the lion and the hare -- Nunda the slayer and the origin of the one-eyed -- The woodcutter and his donkey -- Kitangatanga of the sea -- The lion's talisman -- The story of Kibaraka and the bird -- The story of the fools -- The hyaena and the moonbeam -- The sultan's snake-child -- The poor man and his wife of wood -- Binti Ali the clever -- Segu the honey-guide -- Lila and Fila -- The story of the hunters and the big snake -- Ali of the crooked arm -- Feeding the hungry -- Shani and Tabak -- A man and his mother-in-law -- The jackal, the hare and the cock -- The magic date trees -- Paka the cat -- The tale of the merchant and his bag of gold -- Bata the duck -- The sultan's daughter -- The lion, the hyaena and the hare. |
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| Summary | "Black Tales for White Children" by C. H. Stigand and Nancy Yulee Stigand is a collection of Swahili stories written in the early 20th century. The tales in this anthology draw from the rich oral traditions of the East African coast, showcasing a blend of Arab and African cultural themes. The stories often feature elements of folklore, including moral lessons, and whimsical characters such as lions, wise sages, and crafty animals. The opening of the book provides a fascinating introduction to the origins of Swahili storytelling, emphasizing the tradition of passing tales through generations, often told during evening gatherings or while traveling. It highlights the intricate interplay of cultures that influences these narratives, detailing how elements from both Arab and African folklore enrich the stories. The initial tale, "The Lion of Manda," presents a young man who bravely sleeps on a lion-inhabited island for a reward, effectively setting the tone for a collection that interweaves adventure with deeper moral insights. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Tales -- Africa |
| Subject | Folklore -- Africa |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38992 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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