The three wishes; a collection of Puerto Rican folktales, selected and adapted by Ricardo E. Alegría. Translated by Elizabeth Culbert. Illustrated by Lorenzo Homar.
The animal musicians -- The three brothers and the marvelous things -- The bird of seven colors -- Juan Bobo, the sow, and the chicks -- The woodsman's daughter and the lion -- The ant in search of her leg -- The rabbit and the tiger -- Death's godchild -- Perez and Martina -- The chili plant -- The plumage of the owl -- Lazy Peter and his three-cornered hat -- Juan Bobo and the cauldron -- The three wishes -- The young girl and the devil -- The troubadour and the devil -- The witch's skin -- The castle of no return -- Juanito and the princess -- The singing sack -- Lazy Peter and the king -- Juan Bobo and the princess who answered riddles -- Count Crow and the princess.
Summary:
Twenty-three folktales reflect the Puerto Rican culture which blends Mongolian, Negro, and Caucasian elements.
LCCN:
69013770
Locations:
UPAX334 -- Upper Iowa University - Henderson-Wilder Library (Fayette)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.