The Epic of Son-Jara: A West African Tradition
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The Epic of Son-Jara: A West African Tradition
The Epic of Son-Jara: A West African Tradition

The Epic of Son-Jara: A West African Tradition

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John William Johnson (Author)  

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" . . . 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. CPSIA choking or other US hazard warning - No California Proposition 65 hazard warning necessary
JOHN WILLIAM JOHNSON is Associate Professor of Folklore at Indiana University and the author of two books and many articles on Somali and Mande linguistics and folklore.
  • Contributor: John William Johnson
  • Imprint: Indiana University Press
  • ISBN13: 9780253207135
  • Number of Pages: 160
  • Packaged Dimensions: 155x235mm
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Indiana University Press
  • Release Date: 1992-08-22
  • Series: African Epic
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: JOHN WILLIAM JOHNSON is Associate Professor of Folklore at Indiana University and the author of two books and many articles on Somali and Mande linguistics and folklore.

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