Devil Tales

Devil Tales

Virginia Frazer Boyle

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2006
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781425493967
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Devil Tales: Black Americana Folk-Lore by Virginia Frazer Boyle is a collection of stories that explores the rich and diverse folklore of African Americans. The book is a compilation of tales that have been passed down through generations, featuring characters such as the devil, witches, ghosts, and other supernatural beings. The stories are set in various locations, including the South, the Caribbean, and Africa, and reflect the experiences and traditions of Black Americans. Each story is accompanied by an introduction that provides context and background information on the cultural and historical significance of the tale. The book is a fascinating exploration of the oral traditions of Black Americans and offers a unique perspective on the cultural heritage of this community. Devil Tales: Black Americana Folk-Lore is a must-read for anyone interested in African American folklore, history, and culture.This Is A Wonderful Work Of Black Americana Folk Lore With Lots Of Scary Tales With Witches, Demons And Voodoo Told By The Mammys To The Plantation Kids, Black And White. The Dialogue For These Stories Has A Deep Southern Accent And The Wonderful Illustrations By A. B. Frost Depict The Stories With Pictures Of Black Americans As Victims, Heroes And Villains.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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