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Folktales of Egypt (Folktales of the World),Used
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In this book Hasan M. ElShamy has gathered the first authentic new collection of modern Egyptian folk narratives to appear in nearly a century. ElShamy's English translations of these orally presented stories not only preserve their spirit, but give Middle Eastern lore the scholarly attention it has long deserved.'This collection of seventy recently collected Egyptian tales is a major contribution to African studies and to international distribution studies of folktales. In the face of the recent anthropological trend to use folkloric materials for extrafolkloric purposes, the preeminence of the text must be asserted once more, and these are obviously authentic, straightforwardly translated, fully documented as to date of collection and social category of informant, and for all that . . . readable.'Daniel J. Crowley, Research in African Literatures'Western knowledge of virtually all facets of contemporary Egyptian culture, much less the roots of that culture, is woefully inadequate. By providing an interesting, varied, and readable collection of Egyptian folktales and offering clear and sensible accounts of their background and meaning, this book renders a valuable service indeed.'Kenneth J. Perkins, International Journal of Oral History
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Folktales of Egypt'? A: The book focuses on a collection of modern Egyptian folk narratives, providing authentic stories that reflect the cultural heritage of Egypt.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Folktales of Egypt'? A: The author is Hasan M. El-Shamy, who has extensively researched and translated these folk narratives.
- Q: When was 'Folktales of Egypt' published? A: The book was published on October 15, 1982.
- Q: How many pages does 'Folktales of Egypt' have? A: The book contains 406 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Folktales of Egypt' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Folktales of Egypt' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the collection is considered a significant contribution to African studies and is well-documented for scholarly research.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of translation quality in 'Folktales of Egypt'? A: Readers can expect accurate and straightforward translations that preserve the spirit of the original narratives.
- Q: Are the stories in 'Folktales of Egypt' recent or historical? A: The collection includes seventy recently collected Egyptian tales, making them contemporary representations of folklore.
- Q: Does 'Folktales of Egypt' include information about the informants? A: Yes, the book provides documentation regarding the date of collection and the social category of the informants.
- Q: What kind of insights does 'Folktales of Egypt' provide about Egyptian culture? A: The book offers varied and readable accounts of Egyptian folktales, enriching understanding of contemporary Egyptian culture and its roots.