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Tales told in tents – stories of Central Asia
Tales Told in Tents – Stories of Central Asia by Sally Pomme Clayton and Sophie Herxheimer (Frances Lincoln 2004/2006) tells little known myths and fairytales evoking mountains and steppe, the Silk Road, the important role storytellers have in nomadic societies, and why stories are more valuable than gold! “A lovely book about the magic of stories told from memory….Clayton shares stories, riddles, proverbs and snatches of song…” Washington Post “These vivid reconstructions of nomad tales by a professional storyteller are beautifully illuminated by folk-like paintings, and together they give us access to some of the treasures of these lands. This is a splendid book.”Books for Keeps. Sally Pomme Clayton has been…
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Death and the Warrior Maiden
A young man is running away from Death, and a warrior woman fights on horseback, in disguise! Discover rare story gems from the Silk Road. The epic of Dede Korkut is known throughout Central Asia and was written down in Ottoman times during 14th Century, but it is still traveling the Silk Road. Meet the wildest warrior woman of all, descended from Black Sea Amazons and find the place where Death does not exist. These are stories of crazed desire, wild beasts, and a woman warrior who will fight to the death. Discover the only thing that will stop death – the power of stories themselves. These passionate, hilarious and unknown stories…
