{"product_id":"elder-tales-stories-of-wisdom-and-courage-from-around-the-world-paperback","title":"Elder Tales: Stories of Wisdom and Courage from Around the World - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDan Keding\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditional folktales from around the world celebrate the wisdom, courage, and even the follies of elders, presenting them as crones, wise men, sages, magic helpers, and fools. Arranged by story type, these are tales that can be used in the classroom and library, as a springboard for cultural comparisons and discussion of how wisdom is shared between generations, and how elders contribute to and are perceived by various societies. It is also a fine resource for storytellers performing in senior centers, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThink folk and fairy tales are all about mischievous animals, beautiful princesses, and handsome princes? Think again. One of the most prominent themes in folklore is that of the strength and role of the elders, a theme that deserves revisiting today. This collection gathers traditional folktales from around the world to celebrate the wisdom, courage, and even the follies of elders. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArranged by story type, these are tales that can be used in the classroom and library, as a springboard for cultural comparisons and discussion of how wisdom is shared between generations, and how elders contribute to and are perceived by various societies.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDan Keding\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally-known storyteller, balladeer, and award-wining author and recording artist. He writes a column for \u003ci\u003eSing Out! The Folk Music Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, has contributed articles to numerous anthologies, is author of \u003ci\u003eStories of Hope and Spirit\u003c\/i\u003e (2004), and is co-editor of \u003ci\u003eEnglish Folktales\u003c\/i\u003e (Libraries Unlimited, 2005).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.57 x 9.21 x 6.27 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47497728262365,"sku":"9781591585947","price":77.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/Eny2MkIPNJ9781591585947.webp?v=1771985807","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/elder-tales-stories-of-wisdom-and-courage-from-around-the-world-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}