The Penguin book of mermaids
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[New York, New York] : Penguin Books, 2019.
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Book
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xxix, 330 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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Oliver La Farge - Adult
398.21 Pen
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Published
[New York, New York] : Penguin Books, 2019.
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English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-319) and index.
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A treasury of tales about merfolk and water spirits from different cultures, ranging from Scottish selkies to Hindu water-serpents to Chilean sea fairies. All tales are accompanied by commentary that explores their undercurrents, showing us how public perceptions of this popular mythical hybrid -- at once a human and a fish -- illuminate issues of gender, spirituality, ecology, and sexuality. -- adapted from back cover.

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