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A Fire In My Heart: Kurdish Tales (World Folklore Series)
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From A Culture Too Often Forgotten, Overlooked Or Even Oppressed; Here Are More Than 30 Tales, Representing All Regions Of Kurdistan And The Four Main Kurdish Dialectsfrom The Kurdish Cinderella Story And Animal Stories To Stories Based On Legendary Figures (E.G., Rustem Zalthe Kurdish Hercules)Organized By Theme And Type. Most Of These Stories Have Been Collected From Contemporary Kurdish Storytellers, With Others Translated And Adapted From Transcripts Of Oral Tellings And Small Tale Collections In The Kurdish Dialect. Background Information On The People, Their History, Their Land, And Their Customs Is Provided, Along With Color Photos, Maps, A Glossary, And Sample Recipes, Crafts, And Games. All Levels.The Largest Ethnic Group Without Their Own Nationstate, There Are An Estimated 3040 Million Kurds Living Throughout The World Today. The Majority Live In Kurdistan, A Region Stretching Over Parts Of Iraq, Iran, Turkey And Syria. As A Minority In These Countries, The Kurds Have Struggled For Independence Throughout History And Into Recent Times And Have Often Been Oppressed, Persecuted And Deported From Their Land. The Purpose Of This Volume Is To Introduce Readers To The Kurdish People, Their Cultural Traditions And Their Stories. This Unique Collection, The First Of Its Kind In English, Features Tales Collected Firsthand By The Author During Several Years Of Travel To The Kurdish Region Of Turkey. A Fire In My Heart Serves As A Reference And Program Resource For Educators And Librarians, Introducing Students And The Public To This Ancient Culture. The Book Is Especially Suited To Those Working With Middle Eastern Children And Their Families In The Us And Abroad. From The Kurdish Cinderella Story, Fatima, And Humorous Animal Tales To Stories Based On Legendary Figures, For Example The Herculean Rustem Zal, These Thirtythree Tales From The Varied Regions Of Kurdistan And The Four Major Dialects Are A Wonderful Resource For Storytellers, Folklorists And Scholars. After Seven Years Recording Kurdish Tellers And Traveling To Remote Mountain Villages The Author Provides A Valuable Collection Of Previously Unpublished Tales, Traditional Recipes And Games. The Book Is Augmented By Stories Translated And Adapted From Small Tale Collections In Kurdish, As Well As Rare Color Photos From Iraqikurdistan In 1955 And Recent Photos Of Village Life. Background Information On The Kurdish People, Their History, Land And Customs Is Provided. All Levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A Fire in My Heart: Kurdish Tales'? A: The main theme of 'A Fire in My Heart' is to showcase the rich storytelling tradition of the Kurdish people through a collection of over 30 tales that represent various regions of Kurdistan and its dialects.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Fire in My Heart: Kurdish Tales' is Diane Edgecomb, who has spent several years traveling in the Kurdish region of Turkey to collect these stories.
- Q: What type of stories can I find in this book? A: This book includes a variety of stories such as the Kurdish Cinderella tale, animal stories, and legends featuring heroic figures like Rustemé Zal, providing a diverse representation of Kurdish folklore.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: Yes, 'A Fire in My Heart' is suitable for readers of all ages, including children, making it an excellent resource for educators and families interested in Kurdish culture.
- Q: What additional content is included in the book? A: In addition to the tales, the book provides background information about the Kurdish people, their history, customs, color photos, maps, a glossary, and sample recipes and crafts.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 200 pages.
- Q: In what format is this book available? A: The book is available in a hardcover format.
- Q: When was 'A Fire in My Heart: Kurdish Tales' published? A: The book was published on December 30, 2007.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' in condition.
- Q: Can this book be used as an educational resource? A: Yes, 'A Fire in My Heart' serves as a valuable educational resource for introducing students and the public to Kurdish culture and storytelling traditions.