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020			_a9781647284848
082			_a398.2 _bFOR-S
100			_aForbes, Theodore _eAuthor
245			_aStorytelling : _bReflecting on Oral Narratives and Cultures _cBy Theodore Forbes
260			_aUnited States: _bWillford Press, _c2023.
300			_avii, 269p.
520			_aStorytelling refers to the cultural and social activities of exchanging stories. This is occasionally accompanied with improvisation, embellishment or theatrics. Every culture has their specific narratives or stories that are passed down for the purpose of education, entertainment, moral values instillation or cultural preservation. Narrative point of view, plot and characters are all important aspects of stories and storytelling. The oral tradition of storytelling strengthens familial and tribal ties by connecting the past, present and future. Oral narrative traditions are important repositories of folk traditions and folk knowledge. Natural events were explained through storytelling and these oral stories were passed down from generation to generation. The storytellers were regarded as teachers, leaders, entertainers, healers, spiritual guides and keepers of cultural secrets. Poetry, dance, songs and chants were used to convey stories orally. The topics covered in this extensive book deal with the core aspects of storytelling and oral narratives. Coherent flow of topics, student-friendly language and extensive use of examples make this book an invaluable source of knowledge.
650			_aStorytelling _vMythology _xCultural aspects
650			_aFolklore _vInterpretation
650			_aOral tradition _vHistory and criticism
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