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Folk Stories from the Hills of Puerto Rico by Rafael Ocasio (editor) is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Folk Stories from the Hills of Puerto Rico about?
This exciting new anthology gathers together Puerto Rican folktales that were passed down orally for generations before finally being transcribed beginning in 1914 by the team of famous anthropologist Franz Boas. These charming tales give readers a window into the imaginations and aspirations of Puerto Rico’s peasants, the Jíbaro.<br> <br> Some stories provide a distinctive Caribbean twist on classic tales including “Snow White” and “Cinderella.” Others fictionalize the lives of local historical
Who reads Folk Stories from the Hills of Puerto Rico?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- Rafael Ocasio (editor)
- Publisher
- Rutgers University Press
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781978823020
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- History, Short Stories, Literary Fiction
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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