Oral epics from Africa
vibrant voices from a vast continent
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Contributions
- Johnson, John William, 1942- - Contributor
- Hale, Thomas A. - Contributor
- Belcher, Stephen Paterson, 1953- - Contributor
Publication
1997 - Indiana University Press, Bloomington, Indiana
Language
English
Word Count
82,750 words, Guess
Page Count
331 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1007452M
- ISBN-100253332575
- OCLC Control Number35784708
- OCLC Control Numberoralepicsfromafr0000unse
- Library of Congress Control Number96047367
and 2 more
- LibraryThing5324040
- Goodreads836782
Classifications
- DDC896
- LCCPL8010 .O72 1997
Description
The twenty-five excerpts in this volume have been selected and introduced so as to offer English-speaking readers a broad sample of the extensive epic traditions in Africa. The general introduction and the background on each epic will enable readers to understand the context of each epic and will also provide leads for further inquiry.
Subjects
Topics
Series Statement
- African epic series
Other Editions
- Oral epics from Africa: vibrant voices from a vast continent
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