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The Epic of Son-Jara: A West African Tradition (African Epic Series) [Hardcover]

John William Johnson (Author)

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Publication Date: May 1992 | Series: African Epic Series

"... 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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"... a major addition to the literature on oral traditions." —Journal of Religion in Africa

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" ... a major addition to the literature on oral traditions." - Journal of Religion in Africa --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Indiana Univ Pr (May 1992)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0253331021
ISBN-13: 978-0253331021
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds

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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,099,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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