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Jekyll, Walter
Werner, Alice
1859
1935
Werner, A. (Alice)
Broadwood, Lucy Etheldred
1858
1929
Broadwood, L. E. (Lucy Etheldred)
Broadwood, Lucy E.
Myers, Charles S. (Charles Samuel)
1873
1946
Myers, C. S. (Charles Samuel)
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Jamaican song and story : $b Annancy stories, digging sings, ring tunes, and dancing tunes
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"Jamaican Song and Story: Annancy Stories, Digging Sings, Ring Tunes, and Dancing Tunes" by Walter Jekyll is a collection of folk tales and songs from Jamaica, likely compiled in the early 20th century. The work prominently features Annancy, a trickster spider figure known for his cunning and greed, along with a variety of folk songs and tunes that capture the cultural essence of Jamaican life. With roots in both African and European traditions, the stories reflect the struggles, humor, and vibrancy of the Jamaican spirit. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the charm and engaging nature of Annancy stories, inviting them to visualize gatherings where animated narrators share tales that evoke laughter and connection among listeners. Jekyll presents Annancy as a lazy yet clever trickster, often entangled in humorous predicaments that highlight his selfishness and appetite for food. The narrative sets the tone for an exploration of folk culture through both storytelling and song, aiming to entertain while preserving the rich heritage of Jamaican folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Folklore -- Jamaica
Folk songs, English -- Jamaica
Folk music -- Jamaica
Anansi (Legendary character)
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