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Alcée Fortier (June 5, 1856 – February 14, 1914) was a renowned Professor of Romance Languages at Tulane University in New Orleans. In the late 19th and early 20th century, he published numerous works on language, literature, Louisiana history and folklore, Louisiana Creole languages, and personal reminiscence.
Oct 11, 2017 · A renowned Professor at Tulane University in New Orleans, Alcée Fortier was the author of numerous works on language, literature, and Louisiana history. Perhaps his greatest contribution to the field of academia, however, was the recording and preservation of oral tales told by the slaves whose voices had so long been silenced.
Alcée Fortier (June 5, 1856 – February 14, 1914) was a renowned Professor of Romance Languages at Tulane University in New Orleans. In the late 19th and early 20th century, he published numerous works on language, literature, Louisiana history and folklore, Louisiana Creole languages, and personal reminiscence.
Alcée Fortier has 58 books on Goodreads with 227 ratings. Alcée Fortier’s most popular book is Louisiana Folktales: Lapin, Bouki, and Other Creole Storie...
Alcée Fortier. XIX. “Djabe’s Marriage.” One day there was a pretty young girl, but she was very proud, and every time the young men came to court her, she found a pretext to send them away. One was too small, another was too tall, another had red hair; in short, she refused all her suitors.
Jun 9, 2023 · Louisiana folktales : lupin, bouki, and other creole stories in French dialect and English translation : Fortier, Alcée, 1856-1914 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive.
Alcée Fortier. (1856–1914) →. sister projects: Wikipedia article, Commons category, Wikidata item. American philologist and folklorist. Alcée Fortier. Works [ edit] Louisiana Folk-Tales. In French dialect and English translation collected and edited by Alcée Fortier.
