Proverbs in African Orature

Proverbs in African Orature
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Publisher : University Press of America
Total Pages : 228
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ISBN-10 : 0761838996
ISBN-13 : 9780761838999
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Book Synopsis Proverbs in African Orature by : Ambrose Adikamkwu Monye

Download or read book Proverbs in African Orature written by Ambrose Adikamkwu Monye and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proverbs in African Orature examines how preliterate Africans handle oral literacy criticism of their proverbs. The study demonstrates that Africans employ literary styles and strategies in speaking their proverbs.


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