Puro Mexicano
Lore and Legends from South of the Border
J. Frank Dobie, ed.
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Imprint: Publications of the Texas Folklore Society
Pages: 262
Print ISBN: 9781574410969
eBook ISBN: 9781574410969
DESCRIPTION
The cream of a large collection of Mexican lore has been accumulated over many years, partly through contributions by lovers of the gente all over the Southwest and partly through editor J. Frank Dobie's ramblings in northern Mexico. Tales make up the largest category; however, more realistic are the accounts of Mexican customs and sayings. Another type of popular expression is the corrido, or ballad, and the tall tale is well represented, too, especially in connection with two mighty folk-heroes, Juan Oso and Catorce.
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