Verhalen van de spin Anansi

Anansi is a mythical animal of African origin about which there are many stories, passed down from generation to generation for centuries. Anansi is a clever, cunning spider with magical powers. During slavery, when slaves were forbidden to express their own culture, the little clever Anansi became the symbol of silent resistance, of 'he who is not strong must be clever'. The character Tiger in Anansi's stories thus became the symbol of the oppressor or slave owner, because Tiger is strong but stupid. The stories were secretly told by slaves to each other to provide comfort and distraction from the woes of everyday life. In this new edition on Anansi, his stories are told in an accessible way that will appeal to all. In simple language, but maintaining the tradition of these wonderful and humorous old folk tales. Earlier, 'Stories of Nasreddin Hodja' appeared in the Folk Tales series.