A Scattering of Jades: Stories, Poems, and Prayers of the Aztecs

by Timothy J. Knab and Thelma D. Sullivan

Book Overview

Long before Europeans came to America, the Aztecs were flourishing, creating a unique culture based on myth and a love of language. To the Aztecs, an elegant turn of phrase was like a precious stone.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0671864130
• ISBN13: 9780671864132
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Deftly translated into English

A Scattering Of Jades is an anthology of Aztec literature, expertly compiled and edited by anthropologist Timothy J. Knab, and deftly translated into English by Nahatl scholar Thelma D. Sullivan. Most of the stories, poems, and prayers are brief yet vividly evocative. The world view of this ancient civilization; the everyday life of its people; and a unique glimpse into Mesoamerican culture make A Scattering Of Jades an unforgettable and highly valued contribution to the growing library of available Aztec Literature and Pre-European Native American Studies collections.