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folktale

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Folklorists have commented on the similarity of folktales themes throughout the world.
There are traces of many folkloric sources in this delightful tale which is handled with delicacy to produce a memorable modern folktale.
Jack, a character that stars in a number of Newfoundland folktales, is an unlikely hero, being both poor and young, yet his kind-heart, perseverance, cleverness and courage set him apart from his brothers.
 
 
 
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