Tall Tales Of Malaysia

Author : James M. Bourke
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1665597631
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tall Tales of Malaysia written by James M. Bourke and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2022-03-17 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tall Tales of Malaysia is a collection of 18 vivid and memorable short stories about life in the Federation of Malaysia. The stories vary greatly in scope and theme. However, taken together, they capture the distinctive flavour of the people and states that make up modern Malaysia, its exotic rainforest, its diverse races, its indigenous people and their belief in ghosts, djinns and bomohs. There is a good deal of flashback to the colonial era and some mention of the legacy issues which still remain. The stories are entirely fictional and belong to the rich oral tradition of storytelling across Southeast Asia. Tall Tales of Malaysia are refreshingly different. They are gripping and a joy to read.

Author : Kay Lyons
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1462908608
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories written by Kay Lyons and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-27 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Malaysian fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich literary culture. Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories is collection of folk tales drawn from the rich treasure trove of legends and historical stories in the lush Southeast Asian nation of Malaysia. This story book contains a fascinating collection of tales of brash animals, brave villagers and of course handsome princes and beautiful princesses, all set in strange and exotic locations. These stories are widely retold and much beloved by children and adults throughout Malaysia to this day. Retold for the first time here for an international audience, the beautifully illustrated tales in this story book will give children insights into the traditional culture and rich natural environment of Malaysia. Malaysian children's tales include: The Princess of Mount Ledang Badang, the Strongest Man below the Wind How the Tapir Got Its Colours The King of the Crocodiles The Dragon of Kinabalu And more! The Children's Favorite Stories series was created to share the folktales and legends most beloved by children in the East with young readers of all backgrounds in the West. Other multicultural children's books in this series include: Asian Children's Favorite Stories, Indian Children's Favorite Stories, Japanese Children's Favorite Stories, Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories, Singapore Children's Favorite Stories, Filipino Favorite Children's Stories, Favorite Children's Stories from China & Tibet, Chinese Children's Favorite Stories, Korean Children's Favorite Stories, Balinese Children's Favorite Stories, and Vietnamese Children's Favorite Stories.

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Publisher : Utusan Publications
ISBN 13 : 9789676121295
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 366 written by and published by Utusan Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Goh Poh Seng
Publisher : NUS Press
ISBN 13 : 9971696347
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tall Tales and MisAdventures of a Young Westernized Oriental Gentleman written by Goh Poh Seng and published by NUS Press. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of short stories by Goh Poh Seng tells his adventures as a young Asian student in the Ireland of the 1950s. Brought up in post-war Kuala Lumpur, the impressionable young man finds himself transported to a totally different milieu and culture. The stories follow him from the first tentative steps of his voyage to Europe, to his sojourn in a hostel for Asian students and the shock of boarding life in a boys' Catholic school; continues with his early awakening to the posibility of becoming a writer, together with a total embrace of the cultural and literary pleasures of Dublin. Along the way, he met a colourful tapestry of characters, among them a member of the Anglo-Irish gentry, the suave and charming Tom Pierre from the West Indies, and the much-loved Irish poet Paddy Kavanagh.

Author : Zakaria Hitam
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Folk Tales of Malaysia written by Zakaria Hitam and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author collected these tales from travels throughout Pahang from many oral traditions told by old people, especially by the medicine men and midwives. The stories aim to make interesting reading as well as providing insights into the cultural heritage of our ancestors.

Author : Christopher R. Fee
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1842 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales [3 volumes] written by Christopher R. Fee and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 1842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.

Author : Zakaria bin Hitam
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788171812615
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Folk Tales Of Malaysia written by Zakaria bin Hitam and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Jeannette Faurot
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 143914334X
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends written by Jeannette Faurot and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These stories offer us an introduction to the complex oral traditions of the varied civilizations of one of the world's most fascinating regions. Exotic, clever, and poignant, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends invites you into a magically distinctive world. Originating from the far corners of the globe—China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia—these tales teach us about morality and mysticism in enchanting ways. Organized by universal folkloric themes, Asian-Pacific Folktales and Legends features animal stories, tales of magical skill, explanations of how things came to be the way they are, delightful depictions of the clever and the foolish, ghosts and supernatural beings, and legends about heroes and gods. From "The Supernatural Crossbow," a Vietnamese tale, to the Malaysian story of "The Man in the Moon," each piece in this collection explores a self-contained, dreamlike universe that both delights and transports the reader. Shaped by the geographical and cultural influences of a people, these stories offer us an introduction to the complex oral traditions of the varied civilizations of one of the world's most fascinating regions.

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789833221400
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Malaysian Fables, Folk Tales, and Legends written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : K. B. Chandra Raj
Publisher : Archway Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1480868965
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Itty Bitty Tiny Tall Tales written by K. B. Chandra Raj and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Short stories have grown to be popular and have come to stay. Campers around fires spin out short stories, as well as buddies at the bar over a beer. We all tell each other stories. It’s one of the ways humans exist, and one of the ways we know we’re alive and well. In Itty Bitty Tiny Tall Tales, author K.B. Chandra Raj offers short stories filled with colorful characters and crackling dialogue. The Sum of Our Parts presents a humorous look at everyday expressions that include a variety of body parts. Revenge Sweet and Sour tells the story of a son who vows to kill his father who ran away after his birth. This eclectic collection of short stories is meant to amuse, to pass the time with a smile, to be consumed at the coffee shop, or to be read at the gym on the treadmill.