An anthology of myths, legends, and folktales from Cameroon

Emmanuell Matateyou is a teacher, professor, historian, folklorist, author, and consummate storyteller. Cameroon is frequently referred to as "an Africa in miniature" because of the incredible diversity of cultures and geography. In this book, the most intensive study of Cameroonian folklore in English, Matateyou shares dozens of tales - and information about the traditional teller -from all over Cameroon. Preceding the stories, he gives a brief overview of Cameroonian culture, and information on storytelling and the oral tale with examples from various different cultures. And this author/editor knows what he is talking about. At an international teaching conference,I have seen him bring a large audience of teachers to their feet, laughing, clapping, and calling out as he shared a traditional Cameroonian tale. The book is an invaluable addition to the study of Central West African folklore - and deserves to be re-printed! Jill Johnson