South American Jungle Tales
Horacio Quiroga
Read by James K. White
The stories in South American Jungle Tales center on the relationships between people and the different creatures Quiroga came into contact with on his farm in Misiones, a region of jungle in Uruguay along the banks of the Upper Parana river. Each story quickly evolves into a fantastical realm where the various animals take on familiar human characteristics. These stories, of course, are a metaphor for how man interacts with nature. They are used to show how human beings are an integral part of a greater ecosystem; and can either chose to exploit it to his detriment, or to live in harmony within it. - Summary by James K. White (2 hr 26 min)
Chapters
How the Rays Defended the Ford | 25:08 | Read by James K. White |
The Story of Two Raccoon Cubs and Two Man Cubs | 19:02 | Read by James K. White |
The Parrot That Lost Its Tail | 15:46 | Read by James K. White |
The Blind Doe | 16:46 | Read by James K. White |
The Alligator War | 26:28 | Read by James K. White |
How the Flamingoes Got Their Stockings | 12:00 | Read by James K. White |
The Lazy Bee | 17:59 | Read by James K. White |
The Giant Tortoise's Golden Rule | 13:47 | Read by James K. White |
Reviews
Delightful! I second that!
Rowena Cocina
A truly enjoyable reading by James K. White of Chula Vista, charming translation by Arthur Livingston.
Delightful!
S. L. Ridder
An absolutely charming collection of stories, beautifully narrated.