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FOLKTALES AND NURSERY RHYMES
Currie, Stephen

African American Folklore

104 pp. | Lucent | October, 2008 | Library ISBN 978-1-4205-0082-0 $32.45
(4) YA Lucent Library of Black History series. This volume surveys African American folklore, studying themes from stories with roots in Africa to variations based on versions with a European influence. Particular attention is given to slavery and religion, including spirituals not only as songs but also message-bearing stories. The text is dense but informative. Illustrations and photographs break up the pages. Reading list. Ind.
Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

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