Folk-Lore from the Cape Verde Islands. Part 1 & 2. Exploring folktales, traditions, and cultural beliefs from the Cape Verde Islands, offering insights into the region's oral storytelling heritage.
New York: American Folk-Lore Society, 1923. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. Item #517619
Elsie Clews Parsons' Folk-Lore from the Cape Verde Islands (1923) is a two-part ethnographic study that delves into the oral traditions, folktales, and cultural beliefs of the Cape Verde Islands. Published in collaboration with the Hispanic Society of America, the work captures local legends, superstitions, and storytelling customs, offering a rich insight into the region's folklore and heritage. Parsons gathered material from Cape Verdean immigrants in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, highlighting how diaspora communities preserved and adapted their traditions. The study also explores variations in folklore across different islands, noting distinctions in dialects, beliefs, and storytelling styles. The book remains a valuable resource for those interested in African and Portuguese cultural intersections, as well as the oral traditions of Atlantic island communities. Original brown cloth with gilt lettering. Pages are untrimmed. Gilt top edge. The boards are lightly marked and slightly faded, along with the spine. Contents clean & sound. 627 pages. Size: 16 x 26 cms. Text is in English & Portuguese. Category: Varied Books; English & Portuguese Language; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
Keywords: BZDB395 Varied Books; English & Portuguese Language; Elsie Clews Parsons Folk-Lore from the Cape Verde Islands. Part 1 & 2. Exploring folktales, traditions, and cultural beliefs from the Cape Verde Islands, offering insights into the region's
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