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Choctaw Tales
By Tom Mould (editor)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Univ Pr of Mississippi
Publication date October 1, 2004
Pages 256
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9781578066827
ISBN-10 1578066824
Dimensions 1 by 6.25 by 9 in.
Weight 1.50 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $50.00
Other format details university press
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Including stories from the 1700s to today, "Choctaw Tales" showcases the mythic, the legendary and the supernatural, the prophecies and histories, the animal fables and the jokes that make up the rich and lively Choctaw storytelling tradition. The stories display intelligence, artistry, and creativity as the Choctaw narrators, past and present, express and struggle with beliefs, values, humor, and life experiences. Photographs of each storyteller complement the text. For sixteen tales, the Choctaw-language version appears in addition to the English translation.

Many of these stories, passed down through generations, address the Choctaw sense of isolation and tension as storytellers confront eternal, historical, and personal questions about the world and its inhabitants. "Choctaw Tales," the first book to collect these stories, creates a comprehensive gathering of oral traditions from the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.

Each story brings to life the complex and colorful world of the Choctaw tribe and its legend and lore. The -shukha anumpa- include tall tales, jokes, and stories of rabbit and turtle and bear. The stories of the elders are populated by spirits that bring warnings and messages to the people. As a whole, these tales provide a spectrum of legend and a glimpse of a vibrant, thriving legacy.

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Hardcover
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from Univ Pr of Mississippi (October 1, 2004)
9781578066827 | details & prices | 256 pages | 6.25 × 9.00 × 1.00 in. | 1.50 lbs | List price $50.00
About: Including stories from the 1700s to today, "Choctaw Tales" showcases the mythic, the legendary and the supernatural, the prophecies and histories, the animal fables and the jokes that make up the rich and lively Choctaw storytelling tradition.
Paperback
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With Phillip Martin (other contributor) | from Univ Pr of Mississippi (October 1, 2004)
9781578066834 | details & prices | 290 pages | 6.00 × 8.75 × 1.00 in. | 1.25 lbs | List price $25.00

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