Juan Bobo and the Bag of Gold

Juan Bobo is a Puerto Rican folk character who is a naive, happy-go-lucky trickster that can’t do anything right. His personality has inspired songs, literary compositions and theater while his tale, is a part of a larger tradition that spans several world cultures. This jovial book contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts the folktale from diverse cultures and defines words unique to the story.