Oral epics from Africa
by Johnson, John William , Thomas A. Hale , Stephen Paterson Belcher
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First published: 1997
1 language
ISBN: 9780585163970
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.