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Lao Folktales - Paperback

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Lao Folktales - Paperbackby Steven Jay Epstein (Author) Here in one slim volume is a selection of the best known and best loved Lao folktales that have entertained the Lao people for generations. We meet the legendary trickster Xieng Mieng who matches his wits with merchants, monks, and kings. We find a quick witted toad that terrifies tigers, a turtle that flies, a cadre of snails that race a rabbit, and a mynah bird that speaks five languages fluently. The reader may

by Steven Jay Epstein (Author)

Here in one slim volume is a selection of the best-known and best-loved Lao folktales that have entertained the Lao people for generations. We meet the legendary trickster Xieng Mieng who matches his wits with merchants, monks, and kings. We find a quick-witted toad that terrifies tigers, a turtle that flies, a cadre of snails that race a rabbit, and a mynah bird that speaks five languages fluently.

The reader may recognize a whisper of Aesop or a Jataka tale, but each story is distinctively Lao, retold with Lao humor and charm reflecting a Buddhist culture in a Marxist state. Works by Anoulom Souvandouane, the foremost illustrator in Laos, enliven the stories.

Author Biography

Steven Epstein lived in Laos from 1990 to 1997. He worked for the Swedish government setting up English training programs in different ministries.

Number of Pages: 124
Dimensions: 0.34 x 7.72 x 5.2 IN
Publication Date: January 19, 2006
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Great book series! Can't wait for the new one!!
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The art is amazing, just like in the first installment. There are less jumps in the story, making it flow better than the first, which seemed disjointed at times. The word bubbles still need work making clear exactly who is talking, but it’s better than on the first volume. I’m looking forward to the third volume.
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My 10 year devoured both books 1 & 2 in two days! She loves them so much and can’t stop talking about them. She is telling all her friends they HAVE to read them! I’m sure she will read them again and again. Thank you Sylvia Douye!
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