Kamala
Feminist Folktales From Around the World
Book - 2016
"In this second volume of reissued classic folktales, a Punjabi woman outwits seven ruthless thieves, an Incan girl restores harmony to the empire, and a mischievous Norwegian lass thwarts her entitled landowner. Spanning several centuries and continents, the stories in Kamala recall how it's the dazzling courage, cleverness, and power of women that hold our world together. Ethel Johnston Phelps (1914-1984) held a master's degree in Medieval Literature, co-edited a Ricardian journal, and published several articles on fifteenth-century subjects. She compiled two anthologies of feminist folk tales from around the world, Tatterhood and The Maid of the North"--
"In this second volume of reissued classic folktales, a Punjabi woman outwits seven thieves, an Incan girl brings peace to the empire, and a Norwegian girl tricks her landowner. Spanning centuries and continents, the stories in Kamala recall how the courage, cleverness, and power of women hold our world together"--
"In this second volume of reissued classic folktales, a Punjabi woman outwits seven thieves, an Incan girl brings peace to the empire, and a Norwegian girl tricks her landowner. Spanning centuries and continents, the stories in Kamala recall how the courage, cleverness, and power of women hold our world together"--
Publisher:
New York, NY : FP, Feminist Press at the City University of New York, 2016.
Edition:
First Feminist Press edition.
ISBN:
9781558619401
1558619402
1558619402
Characteristics:
xxix, 154 pages :,illustrations ;,20 cm.
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Add a CommentLike the other volumes in this great series, Kamala highlights lesser-known folktales that are as memorable, clever, and fun as any you've heard before. In fact, some of the smartest folktales I've encountered have been through these books. I particularly enjoyed "The Legend of Knockmany," "Kupti and Imani," and "The Lute Player." And if you enjoyed Kamala, check out the other three volumes in the Feminist Folklore series, Tatterhood, Sea Girl, and The Hunter Maiden.