A Little Book of Filipino Riddles by Frederick Starr
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| Editor | Starr, Frederick, 1858-1933 |
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| Title | A Little Book of Filipino Riddles |
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Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the PG Distributed Proofreaders Team, from scans kindly made available by the University of Michigan. |
| Summary | "A Little Book of Filipino Riddles" by Frederick Starr is a collection of traditional riddles from the Philippines, compiled and edited in the early 20th century. The book explores the variety and cultural significance of these riddles, which are presented in multiple languages and dialects, showcasing their roots in Filipino folklore. The riddles themselves often draw on local customs, nature, and everyday life, making them a reflection of the rich cultural tapestry of the Philippines. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to the origins of Filipino riddles, describing how the author, Frederick Starr, began his collection through interactions with various individuals, including schoolboys and local residents. He notes the diversity of riddle forms and meanings across different Filipino languages, emphasizing the cultural importance of riddles as a form of entertainment and skillful wordplay. Additionally, he acknowledges the influence of Spanish riddles on Filipino traditions, providing insight into how colonization has shaped these oral traditions. There is an emphasis on the meticulous process Starr undertook to collect, translate, and categorize the riddles, thereby preserving a key aspect of Filipino folk culture for future generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Riddles, Philippine |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14358 |
| Release Date | Dec 15, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 595 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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