Cunnie Rabbit, Mr. Spider and the Other Beef: West African Folk Tales

By Florence M. Cronise

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world filled with wit and cunning, a rabbit and a spider outsmart rivals, win spouses, and leave readers laughing with each clever trick.

Genres

Culture/Civilization/Society Travel & Geography

Released

2015-04-30

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Summary

"Cunnie Rabbit, Mr. Spider and the Other Beef: West African Folk Tales" by Florence M. Cronise is a collection of engaging stories that take you to West Africa, where trickster characters like Cunnie Rabbit and Mr. Spider use their smarts to navigate life. These tales, pulled from the Temne people's traditions, are filled with the community's beliefs and humor. The book starts with a scene where everyone's gathered around a fire, ready to listen to Sobah spin yarns about Mr. Spider's adventures, like how he cleverly won a wife by completing difficult tasks. With humorous touches, the language brings the stories to life while highlighting the inventive plans of characters like Cunnie Rabbit and Mr. Spider as they outsmart others and teach valuable lessons along the way.