Project Gutenberg 2007-10-05 Public domain in the USA. 97 Cripps, Arthur Shearly 1869 1952 Cinderella in the South: Twenty-Five South African Tales Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. E-text prepared by Charles Klingman "Cinderella in the South: Twenty-Five South African Tales" by Arthur Shearly Cripps is a collection of stories likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology draws upon South African themes and folklore, exploring the rich cultural tapestry of the region through various narratives, embodying both traditional and colonial elements. Cripps's work seems to reflect a keen interest in local lore and societal observations, set against the backdrop of South Africa’s landscapes and cultural intersections. The opening portion of the collection introduces themes of place and identity, as seen through the eyes of the narrator who engages with local traditions and historical intricacies. The nod to the mysterious "Cinderella" within the title connects to the broader context of the South African experience, symbolizing a deeper examination of culture and its relationship with colonialism. The prologue hints at the nuances of African life, suggesting both reverence and complexity, while subsequent vignettes delve into characters who grapple with their surroundings and the legacies of the past. The narration is layered, weaving together personal encounters and societal critiques, setting the stage for rich storytelling that invites readers to explore the soul of South Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Tales -- Africa PR Text South Africa Children's Myths, Fairy Tales, etc. Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature 434063 433994 2024-10-10T05:57:37.119693 2023-09-10T09:05:56.404587 text/html text/html 434056 433987 2024-10-10T05:57:37.396697 2023-09-10T09:05:56.563580 text/html text/html 266057 2024-10-10T05:57:46.632626 application/epub+zip 271512 2024-10-10T05:57:41.256643 application/epub+zip 238516 2024-10-10T05:57:39.868673 application/epub+zip 545355 2024-10-10T05:57:50.590593 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 524522 2024-10-10T05:57:45.623639 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 372947 2022-09-10T15:46:44.400947 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 399799 399781 2024-10-10T05:57:36.716671 2023-09-10T09:05:56.115548 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 399579 2007-10-05T10:21:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 159458 2007-10-05T10:21:41 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19570 2024-10-10T05:57:50.716592 application/rdf+xml 23467 2024-10-10T05:57:40.427650 image/jpeg 4834 2024-10-10T05:57:40.143659 image/jpeg 263894 2024-10-10T05:57:37.435719 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia