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Folktales from the Arabian Peninsula: Tales of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen (World Folklore)

Folktales from the Arabian Peninsula: Tales of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen (World Folklore)

by Margaret Read MacDonald (Author), Nadia Jameel Taibah (Author)

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    Illustrated 2015

    $54.70
Synopsis

This unique and diverse selection of traditional folktales from the countries of the Arabian Peninsula appeals to a broad audience, ranging from storytellers and educators to folklorists and scholars.


* Offers a collective of interesting folktales that introduces the cultures of seven countries of the Arabian Peninsula

* Presents unusual tales never before seen in English children's collections

* Includes tale notes that document the relationship of these tales to world folklore

* Features color images that serve to bring the richness of folktales from the Arabian Peninsula to life

$54.70

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
 Pages: 114
 Edition: Illustrated
 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Published: 10 Nov 2015
ISBN 10: 1591585295
ISBN 13: 9781591585299
Book Overview: Storytellers, listeners, and readers alike will be delighted by this long-awaited collection of tales that offers a fascinating glimpse into traditional Arabic folklore, culture, and customs.

Author Bio

Nadia Jameel Taibah, PhD, is an assistant professor at King Abdul-Aziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Margaret Read MacDonald, PhD, is the author of more than 65 books on folklore and storytelling topics, including Libraries Unlimited's The Singing Top: Tales from Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.