Fairy Tales from Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-Lore

Name: Fairy Tales from Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-Lore
Author: Elsie Spicer Eells

By Elsie Spicer Eells

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About This Book

A collected set of folk tales presented as evening stories from a local oral tradition, each concise and self-contained. The narratives are primarily etiological, offering imaginative explanations for natural phenomena and animal traits—how night arrived, why various creatures bear particular markings or behaviors, and how a mischievous monkey acquired its reputation. Stories rely on anthropomorphized animals, trickery, contests, and comic reversal to convey simple moral observations and amusements, with repeated motifs and a plain, storytellerly voice that ties the episodes into an accessible sequence for young readers.

About the Author

Elsie Spicer Eells

Elsie Spicer Eells was an American author known for her contributions to children's literature, particularly through the lens of folklore. She is recognized for her ability to weave enchanting tales that draw from diverse cultural traditions. Among her notable works are "Fairy Tales from Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-Lore," which introduces readers to the rich tapestry of Brazilian folklore, and "The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores," which explores the enchanting stories from the Azorean islands. Eells' storytelling not only entertains but also educates young readers about the cultural heritage of different regions.