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When Diane Wolkstein, herself a well-known storyteller, traveled throughout the Haitian countryside in search of stories, she harvested a rich collection of twenty-seven tales, each of which is illuminated by fascinating introductory notes. From orange trees growing at the command of a child to talking fish, these stories present us with a world of wonder, delight, and mystery.
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"This book is sheer delight. Grown-ups of all ages, as well as children of all ages, will revel in it.
--Lillian Ross, The New Yorker
--Katherine M. Briggs, author of The Anatomy of Puck and A Dictionary of British Folktales in the English Language
"Wolkstein is a handsome example of a Translator: a person who can bridge cultures in such a way as to bring understanding, wit, humor, and moral meaning along with the words."
--Barre Toelken, Journal of Latin American Literature & Arts
"It is a joy to have this book, not only to read it, but to listen to it. The Magic Orange Tree is a gift."
--P.L. Travers, author of Mary Poppins
Synopsis
The spirit of Haiti comes alive in this rich collection of twenty seven tales gathered by Diane Wolkstein to illustrate the powerful tradition of storytelling in Haitian culture. At a time when Haiti is once again finding its literary and artistic voice Magic Orange Tree paints an informative and passionate picture of a vibrant culture desrving to be heard.
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- PublisherRandom House Inc
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 0805210776
- ISBN 13 9780805210774
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages224
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