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Name: Black folktales
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Author: Julius Lester

Black Folktales aggregates twelve stories rooted in African and Afro‑American traditions, offering a window into cultural myths and narratives. The anthology features tales such as "How God Made the Butterflies," "The Girl With the Large Eyes," "Stagolee," and "People Who Could Fly," each illustrating distinct moral and imaginative elements of the folklore heritage.

First publish date: 1969

Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies

Authors: Julius Lester

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