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More copies of this ISBNOther titles in the World Storytelling from August House series:Wisdom Tales From Around the Worldby Heather Forest
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Publisher Comments:Containing simple truths, common sense, and the promise that people can benefit from past generations' experience, this book is a collection of 50 metaphorical folk tales and parables selected with a global perspective and retold by a professional storyteller. Includes traditional stories reflecting the cumulative wisdom of Sufi, Zen, Taoist, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, African, and Native American cultures.
Synopsis:This collection of fifty metaphorical folktales and parables is selected with a global perspective and retold by a professional storyteller. Included are tales from diverse story traditions such as Sufi, Zen, Taoist, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, African, and Native American. Comprised of ancient plots both poignant and comical, this anthology contains simple truths, common sense, and the promise that we can benefit from past generations' experience.
Table of ContentsHow the war was ended (North American Arctic - Central Yupik Eskimo) — Gluscabi and the magic game bag (North American Eastern Woodlands - Abenaki).
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