Stars and Keys: Folktales and Creolization in the Indian Ocean
Stars and Keys: Folktales and Creolization in the Indian Ocean By Lee Haring
2007 | 448 Pages | ISBN: 0253348684 | PDF | 3 MB
2007 | 448 Pages | ISBN: 0253348684 | PDF | 3 MB
In Stars and Keys: Folktales and Creolization in the Southwest Indian Ocean, Lee Haring introduces readers to the rich folklore traditions of the islands of the southwest Indian Ocean. The culture of Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, R?union, and the Comoros is a unique blend of traditions that have been brought from Africa, South Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. The folktales from these islands reflect the diversity of this culture and provide a rare opportunity to observe the fluidity of traditions and the process of creolization. Haring presents the tales in a uniquely innovative style: he interrupts the text as if he were reading aloud and directly addresses the reader. His words and those of the storytellers are clearly distinguished, making this folktale collection useful to a wide range of readers and scholars.