Stephen Belcher African Myths of Origin (Paperback)

Description: Further DetailsTitle: African Myths of OriginCondition: NewEAN: 9780140449457ISBN: 9780140449457Publisher: Penguin ClassicsFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 12/01/2005Language: EnglishItem Height: 198mmItem Length: 129mmItem Width: 23mmItem Weight: 372gAuthor: Stephen BelcherContributor: Stephen Belcher (Edited by), Stephen Belcher (Retold by), Stephen Belcher (Introduction by)ISBN-10: 0140449450Description: Gathering a wide range of traditional African myths, this compelling new collection offers tales of heroes battling mighty serpents and monstrous birds, brutal family conflict and vengeance, and desperate migrations across vast and alien lands. From impassioned descriptions of animal-creators to dramatic stories of communities forced to flee monstrous crocodiles, all the narratives found here concern origins - whether of the universe, peoples or families. Together, they create a kaleidoscopic picture of the rich and varied oral traditions that have shaped the culture and society of successive generations of Africans for thousands of years, throughout the long struggle to survive and explore this massive and environmentally diverse continent.Country/Region of Manufacture: GBGenre: Literary CriticismRelease Year: 2005 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.

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