The Dog Who Spoke and More Mayan Folktales
El perro que hablo y mas cuentos mayas
(Author) James D. SextonIn the delightful Mayan folktale The Dog Who Spoke, we learn what happens when a dog's master magically transforms into a dog-man who reasons like a man but acts like a dog. This and the other Mayan folktales in this bilingual collection brim with the enchanting creativity of rural Guatemala's oral culture. In addition to stories about ghosts and humans turning into animals, the volume also offers humorous yarns. Available in print for the first time, with a glossary of Indian and Spanish terms, these Guatemalan folktales represent generations of transmitted oral culture that is fast disappearing and deserves a wider audience.
James D. Sexton
James D. Sexton is an American author best known for his novel "If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late." His writing style is sharp, humorous, and brutally honest, offering unique insights into relationships and the human experience. Sexton's work challenges conventional wisdom and has made a significant impact on contemporary literature.