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Title: Eskimo Folk-Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Eskimo Folk-Tales" by Knud Rasmussen and W. J. Alexander Worster is a collection of traditional stories derived from the oral folklore of the Eskimo peoples, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The work presents a vivid glimpse into the life, beliefs, and cultural practices of the Eskimos through a series of engaging tales. Each story sheds light on various themes such as survival, spiritual beliefs, and relationships, reflecting the unique worldview of this Arctic community. At the start of the collection, the introduction reveals the author's intimate connection with the stories, having collected them during his time in Greenland. It describes how Rasmussen's experiences and explorations informed the narratives, which range from tales of creation and mythical adventures to moral lessons and humorous anecdotes. The opening tales feature characters such as two men who wish to travel the world, a marginalized boy who meets ghosts, and an obstinate man who grapples with the supernatural, all setting the stage for the rich storytelling tradition that defines Eskimo folklore. Each narrative is imbued with elements of spirituality, struggle, and humor, inviting readers to appreciate the depth and diversity of Eskimo cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Rasmussen, Knud, 1879-1933

Translator: Worster, W. J. Alexander (William John Alexander), 1882-1929

EBook No.: 28932

Published: May 23, 2009

Downloads: 451

Language: English

Subject: Eskimos -- Folklore

Subject: Folklore -- Greenland

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Eskimo Folk-Tales

Note: Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https: //www.pgdp.net/ (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "Eskimo Folk-Tales" by Knud Rasmussen and W. J. Alexander Worster is a collection of traditional stories derived from the oral folklore of the Eskimo peoples, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The work presents a vivid glimpse into the life, beliefs, and cultural practices of the Eskimos through a series of engaging tales. Each story sheds light on various themes such as survival, spiritual beliefs, and relationships, reflecting the unique worldview of this Arctic community. At the start of the collection, the introduction reveals the author's intimate connection with the stories, having collected them during his time in Greenland. It describes how Rasmussen's experiences and explorations informed the narratives, which range from tales of creation and mythical adventures to moral lessons and humorous anecdotes. The opening tales feature characters such as two men who wish to travel the world, a marginalized boy who meets ghosts, and an obstinate man who grapples with the supernatural, all setting the stage for the rich storytelling tradition that defines Eskimo folklore. Each narrative is imbued with elements of spirituality, struggle, and humor, inviting readers to appreciate the depth and diversity of Eskimo cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Rasmussen, Knud, 1879-1933

Translator: Worster, W. J. Alexander (William John Alexander), 1882-1929

EBook No.: 28932

Published: May 23, 2009

Downloads: 451

Language: English

Subject: Eskimos -- Folklore

Subject: Folklore -- Greenland

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.