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The article presents the author's views on the need to add folk literature in educational curriculum. He discusses the Arthurian legend, and the glorious Kingdom of Camelot. Legends have been narrated over and over again for centuries to the delight of both young and old. The narration of legends have made it possible for today's children and young adults to enjoy stories of Arthur, Guinevere, Lancelot, Merlin, and Gawain written by authors such as Hudson Talbot, Jane Yolen, Rosemary Sutcliff, Robert San Souci, Selina Hastings, and others. According to him, these stories contribute a rich foundation for fantasy stories such as those written by Lloyd Alexander and Susan Cooper. Even though the author regrets the lost opportunities for discussions and conversations regarding the folk literature and culture, he remains an optimist about the time when a love of reading will be nurtured and developed. He looks forward to the times when students with their teachers will be on a quest for high levels of literacy, learning, and engagement. He refers to this quest as a hunt for literacy and learning. |
