Latin American Folktales

The wisdom and artistry of Latin America''s storytellers preserve one of the world''s richest folktale traditions--combining the lore of medieval Europe, the ancient Near East, and pre-Columbian America. Among the essential characters are the quiet man''s wife who knew the Devil''s secrets, the tree daughters who robbed their father''s grave, and the wife in disguise who married her own husband--n...