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Central African Folk Tales

Author : Thomas G. Schaefer, Ph.D.
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1499082223
Total Pages : 78 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (99 download)

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Download or read book Central African Folk Tales written by Thomas G. Schaefer, Ph.D. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Central Africa is at the core of the African continent. The nations that comprise this region are inhabited by hundreds of different ethnic or tribal groups. While there are many differences among these groups of people, there are also many similarities. Oral tradition has played a very strong role in the passing on of the stories of these people, which we refer to as folktales. These stories, told to children and shared in villages and homes, reveal a great deal about the thought and the culture of the people of this region. In many ways, they show the way people think and the values they possess. The stories in this children s book come from the people of the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of the Congo. Variations of these stories are found throughout Central Africa, where they are recounted in hundreds of other native languages. "

African Tales

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781878893154
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (931 download)

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Download or read book African Tales written by and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of twelve stories dealing with the folklore and fables of this African region.

Central African Folktales

Author : J.K. Jackson
Publisher : Flame Tree 451
ISBN 13 : 9781804177808
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (778 download)

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Download or read book Central African Folktales written by J.K. Jackson and published by Flame Tree 451. This book was released on 2024-02-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the beating heart of Central Africa comes a collection to join East African, West African and Southern African Folktales Featuring stories such as The Prince Who Insisted on Possessing the Moon, The Dog Came to Live with Man, and The Legend of the Cunning Terrapin and the Crane, tales from Central Africa share many aspects of the same themes across the continent because ancient ethnic groups expanded and migrated over many centuries bringing the oral traditions with them. Tales in the Bantu and Banda languages abound, the Sara and Gbaya too, each bringing their unique inflections to the stories of Anansi or the trickster where in the Congo, the clever water antelope is pitched against the brutish or pompous lions or elephants. A lively and powerful read. FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

Central African Folktales

Author : Charles Preston Warren
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Central African Folktales written by Charles Preston Warren and published by . This book was released on 1950 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

African Decameron

Author : Peter Fuchs
Publisher : New York : I. Obolensky
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book African Decameron written by Peter Fuchs and published by New York : I. Obolensky. This book was released on 1964 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

East African Folktales

Author : J.K. Jackson
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1839649488
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book East African Folktales written by J.K. Jackson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-05-17 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the rift valley come stories of gods, tricksters, cattle and ogres from the many peoples of East Africa. Traditional stories bring a deeper understanding of the movement of peoples across East Africa. Common roots and differences between ancient peoples create a lively portrait with their fragile, powerful gods. The modern nations of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and more inherit the folk and mythic tales of the rift valley region. Here you'll find stories of ogres and tricksters, riddles and poems, figures such as the first man (Gikuyu) and woman (Mumbi), and great heroes of history such as Liongo. This new collection is created for the modern reader. FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.

Tales of East Africa

Author : Jamilla Okubo
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452182884
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book Tales of East Africa written by Jamilla Okubo and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of East Africa is a collection of 22 traditional tales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. Welcome to a world of magical adventure—a place where a boy spares the life of a fearsome monster, a flock of doves brings a girl back from the dead, and a hare wreaks havoc among all the other animals. Translated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, these stories evoke the distinctive beauty and irresistible humor of East African folklore. • The tales come alive alongside bold, contemporary art in this special illustrated edition. • Each story transports readers to an enthralling world. • Part of the popular Tales series, featuring Tales of Japan, Celtic Tales, and Tales of India Tales of East Africa will enthrall fans of fairytales and captivate those interested in East Africa's rich history and culture. Readers will encounter mischievous animals, plucky heroes and heroines, and monsters, and artist Jamilla Okubo pairs each tale with a bold and vibrant illustration. • A visually gorgeous book that will be at home on the shelf or on the coffee table. • A perfect gift for fairy tale and folklore lovers, fans of East African culture, people of East African ancestry, collectors of illustrated classics, adults and teens alike, and bibliophiles • Add it to the collection of books like The Girl Who Married a Lion: and Other Tales from Africa by Alexander McCall Smith, Favorite African Folktales by Nelson Mandela, and Indaba My Children: African Folktales by Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa

Central African Republic in Pictures

Author : Matt Doeden
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
ISBN 13 : 1575059525
Total Pages : 84 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Central African Republic in Pictures written by Matt Doeden and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a photographic introduction to the land, history, government, economy, people, and culture of the African country of Central African Republic.

The Fictional 100

Author : Lucy Pollard-Gott, PhD
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1440154406
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book The Fictional 100 written by Lucy Pollard-Gott, PhD and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-01-13 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the most influential and interesting people in the world are fictional. Sherlock Holmes, Huck Finn, Pinocchio, Anna Karenina, Genji, and Superman, to name a few, may not have walked the Earth (or flown, in Superman's case), but they certainly stride through our lives. They influence us personally: as childhood friends, catalysts to our dreams, or even fantasy lovers. Peruvian author and presidential candidate Mario Vargas Llosa, for one, confessed to a lifelong passion for Flaubert's Madame Bovary. Characters can change the world. Witness the impact of Solzhenitsyn's Ivan Denisovich, in exposing the conditions of the Soviet Gulag, or Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom, in arousing anti-slavery feeling in America. Words such as quixotic, oedipal, and herculean show how fictional characters permeate our language. This list of the Fictional 100 ranks the most influential fictional persons in world literature and legend, from all time periods and from all over the world, ranging from Shakespeare's Hamlet [1] to Toni Morrison's Beloved [100]. By tracing characters' varied incarnations in literature, art, music, and film, we gain a sense of their shape-shifting potential in the culture at large. Although not of flesh and blood, fictional characters have a life and history of their own. Meet these diverse and fascinating people. From the brash Hercules to the troubled Holden Caulfield, from the menacing plots of Medea to the misguided schemes of Don Quixote, The Fictional 100 runs the gamut of heroes and villains, young and old, saints and sinners. Ponder them, fall in love with them, learn from their stories the varieties of human experience--let them live in you.

African Folklore

Author : Philip M. Peek
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135948720
Total Pages : 1509 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book African Folklore written by Philip M. Peek and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 1509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an international team of experts, this is the first work of its kind to offer comprehensive coverage of folklore throughout the African continent. Over 300 entries provide in-depth examinations of individual African countries, ethnic groups, religious practices, artistic genres, and numerous other concepts related to folklore. Featuring original field photographs, a comprehensive index, and thorough cross-references, African Folklore: An Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource for any library's folklore or African studies collection. Also includes seven maps.

African Folktales and Mythology

Author : African Bibliographic Center
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book African Folktales and Mythology written by African Bibliographic Center and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Bantu Customs and Legends - Including Notes from Nigeria, the Fetish View of the Soul, Folktales of Central Africa

Author : Various
Publisher : Pierides Press
ISBN 13 : 1445521083
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (455 download)

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Download or read book Bantu Customs and Legends - Including Notes from Nigeria, the Fetish View of the Soul, Folktales of Central Africa written by Various and published by Pierides Press. This book was released on 2010-07 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bantu people cover a wide swathe of Africa and their legends have changed and evolved separately but have maintained a thread unique only held by Bantu legends. This book is a must read for anybody with in interest in the incredible world of African folklore and legends. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Central Africa in the Caribbean

Author : Maureen Warner-Lewis
Publisher : University of the West Indies Press
ISBN 13 : 9789766401184
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book Central Africa in the Caribbean written by Maureen Warner-Lewis and published by University of the West Indies Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sweeping, multidisciplinary study that analyzes and identifies some of the main lineaments of the Central African cultural legacy in the Caribbean. This long-awaited study is based on more than three decades of research and analysis. Scholars will be fascinated with the transatlantic comparative data. The author identifies Central African cultural forms in those areas settled in Africa by the Koongo, Mbundu, and Ovimbunde. (The modern-day locations of these three ethnic groups are present-day Congo, Zaire and Angola.) The book illuminates Caribbean thought and practice by comparison with Central African worldview and custom. The work is based on extensive primary and secondary sources, oral interviews, letters and diaries, folktales, proverbs and songs. In its multidisciplinary approach and depth, it highlights the debate concerning the origin and transformation of cultural forms in the Caribbean against a larger background of African culture, economy, colonialism, slavery, emancipation and independence. With its Central African focus, the book is a pioneering perspective on Caribbean cultural forms. A noted linguist, the author uses her knowledge of the most functional languages

West African Folk Tales

Author : Hugh Vernon-Jackson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486149811
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (861 download)

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Download or read book West African Folk Tales written by Hugh Vernon-Jackson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of traditional folk tales introduces a host of interesting people and unusual animals — among them "The Cricket and the Toad," "The Tortoise and His Broken Shell," and "The Boy in the Drum."

African Legends, Myths, and Folktales for Readers Theatre

Author : Anthony D. Fredericks
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0313363951
Total Pages : 191 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (133 download)

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Download or read book African Legends, Myths, and Folktales for Readers Theatre written by Anthony D. Fredericks and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2008-04-30 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teachers are continually looking for materials that will enhance their studies of cultures around the world. With this new book, author, Tony Fredericks and illustrator, Bongaman, present readers theatre scripts based on traditional African folklore. Plays are organized by area and identified by country. Included are tales from Algeria to Zambia and all areas in between. This title contains background information for teachers on each African country included as well as instruction and presentation suggestions. The rationale and role of readers theatre in literacy instruction is discussed and additional resources for extending studies of African folklore are included. Grades 4-8.

African Folk Tales

Author : Hugh Vernon-Jackson
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486110028
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (861 download)

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Download or read book African Folk Tales written by Hugh Vernon-Jackson and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Entertaining stories handed down from generation to generation among tribal cultures include "The Magic Crocodile," "The Hare and the Crownbird," "The Boy in the Drum," 15 others. 19 illustrations.

African Myths and Legends

Author : Catherine Chambers
Publisher : Capstone Classroom
ISBN 13 : 1410949761
Total Pages : 49 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book African Myths and Legends written by Catherine Chambers and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2013 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces African mythology and its origins through facts and dramatic retellings, looking at the structure of the mythological and spiritual worlds and the gods, goddesses, and heroes featured in legend.