Tall tales, Southwest humor, and wisdom tales highlight this collection gleaned from one of America's premiere storytelling festivals. Contributors include Jeannine Beekman, Tom McDermott, Jay Stailey, John Henry Faulk, Barbara McBride-Smith, James Ford, Harriet Lewis, Charlotte Byrn, and Allen Wayne Damron.
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Editor Stewart has performed a service for short story enthusiasts with this compilation of tales selected from ten years of the acclaimed Texas Storytelling Festival. The works of 22 recognized storytellers are represented. Originating in the oral format, the tales translate effectively to the written word. Though the pieces are quickly read?most being two to four pages in length?the reader will want to savor each carefully selected word. The spirit of the "teller" is readily apparent, and the characters come to life as though they were members of one's own community. There is something to please almost any reader: from forbidden love in the fairy tale "Maiden Maleen" by Nancy Burks, to "Aunt Tucky," a witch story by Harriet Lewis. This entertaining collection of ageless stories is highly recommended.?Betsy Larson, Kalamazoo Coll. Lib., Mich.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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This review is from: Best Stories from the Texas Storytelling Festival (American Storytelling) (Paperback)
This collection of stories was wonderful. Every story was different and the book features a wide range of stories and emotions. I felt transported to a different time and place.
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This review is from: Best Stories from the Texas Storytelling Festival (American Storytelling) (Paperback)
This is a great collection of stories ranging from family tales to folktales.Among my favorite were:John Henry Faulk's "Mrs. Fanny Rollins and her fake rubber bosoms," an old celtic legend of Finn McCoul is quiet but very powerful, Jay Stailey's stories jumped off the page with humor as did Finley Stewart's four offerings.Sometimes sad, often wildly funny the book gives us a glimpse of who we all are as human beings. My husband and I keep it by the bed for a quick reread f a story every now and then.Where can I find more like this?
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