Folk Stories from the Hills of Puerto Rico / Cuentos Folklóricos de Las Montañas de Puerto Rico [Spanish]

Book Overview

This exciting new anthology gathers together Puerto Rican folktales that were passed down orally for generations before finally being transcribed beginning in 1914 by the team of famous anthropologist Franz Boas. These charming tales give readers a window into the imaginations and aspirations of Puerto Rico's peasants, the J baro.

Some stories provide a distinctive Caribbean twist on classic tales including "Snow White" and "Cinderella." Others...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: Spanish
• ISBN: 1978822987
• ISBN13: 9781978822986
• Release Date: May 2021
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher