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The Flying Dutchman and Other Folktales from the Netherlands
Theo Meder
ISBN: 1-59158-490-6
ISBN-13: 978-1-59158-490-2
292 pages
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Publication: 11/30/2007
List Price: $40.00 (UK Sterling Price: £27.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
Subjects:
Series Title: World Folklore Series
Reviews:
  • This collection reflects the multicultural nature of modern Europe, containing stories collected from a vast range of storytellers.
    —Storylines     Spring 2008
Description: Here is a broad sampling of traditional and contemporary Dutch tales that will entertain and inform readers and listeners of all ages. From animal tales and tales of magic to religious and realistic stories, and contemporary urban legends, you'll find in this collection scores of tales, riddles, puzzles, and jokes to savor and share. Many of the stories are rooted in the traditional rural society of the Netherlands, while others have sprung from the modern, urban, and multi-ethnic society that Holland is today. Background information on the country and the stories, and color photographs and illustrations, along with a detailed bibliography, makes this a well-rounded resource for educators, folklore scholars, and general readers. All levels.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
    Part I: Animal Tales
    Part II: Tales of Magic
    Part III: Religious Tales
    Part IV: Realistic Tales
    Part V: Tales of the Stupid Devil or Ogre
    Part VI: Traditional Legends
    Part VII: Contemporary Legends
    Part VIII: Riddles and Puzzles
    Part IX: Anecdotes and Jokes
    Part X: Formula Tales
    Literature and Further Reading
    Index
About the Author: Theo Meder is a folk narrative researcher at the department of ethnology, Meertens Instituut, Amsterdam, Netherlands, and senior researcher and manager of the Dutch Folktale Database (www.verhalenbank.nl) as well as the expertise center DOC Volksverhaal for documentation and research of folktales in the Netherlands. He has published many books and articles, including several picture books of Dutch folktales.
LCC Class: 398
PDF Catalogs:
LU Academic Library Spring 2008.pdf
LU Public Library Spring 2008.pdf
LU School Library Spring 2008.pdf
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