About Old Storytellers

About Old Storytellers

Donald Grant Mitchell

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104604967
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''About Old Storytellers'' is a non-fiction book written by Donald Grant Mitchell and first published in 1877. The book explores the lives and stories of old storytellers, examining the role that storytelling played in different cultures and societies throughout history. Mitchell delves into the lives of famous storytellers such as Homer, Aesop, and Scheherazade, as well as lesser-known figures from around the world. He examines the different forms of storytelling, from oral traditions to written literature, and considers the impact that these stories had on their audiences. The book is a fascinating exploration of the art of storytelling and its enduring importance throughout human history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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