The Epic of Son-Jara

The Epic of Son-Jara
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 166
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ISBN-10 : 0253207134
ISBN-13 : 9780253207135
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Book Synopsis The Epic of Son-Jara by : Fa-Digi Sisòkò

Download or read book The Epic of Son-Jara written by Fa-Digi Sisòkò and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1992-08-22 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " . . . a major addition to the literature on oral traditions." —Journal of Religion in Africa This 750-year-old epic celebrates the exploits of the legendary founder of the Empire of Old Mali. It constitutes a virtual social, political, and cultural charter and embodies deep-rooted aspects of Mande cosmology. The fully annotated translation is accompanied by an introduction that provides a historical and contextual framework for understanding the recitation of this African epic.


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