Oral Literature of the Asians in East Africa (Oral Literature Titles) [Paperback]

Mubina Hassanali Kirmani (Author), John W. Forje (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Oral Literature Titles | Publication Date: January 1, 2005

A further new title in this series on East African oral literature, considering East African-Indian genres of oral literature and cultures, which developed as people from India/Asia migrated to East Africa. The authors discuss how these literatures have been a source of creativity and renewal; and how they give expression to the values, perceptions and aspirations of cultures. The book is organised into sections on the socio-cultural background and historical origins of the literatures; patterns of migration and settlement in East Africa; styles in Indian literature as preserved in East Africa, common symbols, images and figures of speech; the role of the artist in literary production; and performance of oral literature. The authors further provide and discuss narratives from many genres: e.g. myths, legends, animal tales, moral stories; tales of wisdom and wit; riddles, proverbs and songs. Many passages appear in the original languages, transcribed from primary sources - in particular Gujerati; also Sindhi, Punjabi, Cutchi, Hindi, Kondani - as well as in English translation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: East African Educ. Publ. (January 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9966250859
• ISBN-13: 978-9966250858
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,313,088 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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