Traditional Literature:
Stories
have been told by people for many centuries, it is the oldest form of
remembering. Story telling started off as an oral tradition and as language
developed these verbal stories have turned into the same books we cherish
today. The themes within this genre typically consist of triumph of good over
evil, trickery, hero’s quest, reversal of fortune and small characters
overcoming large characters (underdog winning). These stories also typically
have Once Upon A Time and Happily Ever After introductions and
conclusions. Some sub-genres within traditional literature include, myths,
fables, ballads and folk songs, legends, tall tales, fairy tales, and
traditional rhymes (nursery rhymes). This genre encapsulates more than just
cliché stories but also significant insight to past cultures.
It is my
goal to provide stories that:
· Give students a better understanding of the
nonscientific traditions of early cultures.
·
Include illustrations that complement and extend
the narrative while maintaining the heritage of the tale.
·
Ensure the language retains the flavor of the
older form and un-simplified.
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