Tales of Punt : Somali Folktales [Paperback]

Abdi Abdulkadir Sheik-Abdi (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1993

A collection of eight Somali Folktales as retold by Abdi Abdulkadir Sheik-Abdi.

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About the Author

Abdi A. Sheik-Abdi, a native of Somalia, currently resides in the United States of America. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in English Literature and African Studies from the State University of New York and a doctorate in African History from Boston University. He taught both in Somalia and the U.S. and is the author of numerous short stories, a collection of fables, as well as articles and essays. These include "The Luncheon," a short story, and "Arrawelo: The Castrator of Men," a Somalian fable. In addition to this novel, he is the author of two other books, namely Divine Madness: Mohammed Abdulle Hassan (1992) and When a Hyena Laughs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 135 pages
• Publisher: Doctor Leisure; 1st edition (November 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963880225
• ISBN-13: 978-0963880222
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,363,518 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Folk Tales of Somalia, December 31, 1998

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This review is from: Tales of Punt : Somali Folktales (Paperback)

Abdi Sheik Abdi is probably the most knowledgeable person I know on the topic of Somalia. It is not just that he was born and raised there, although I suspect that has something to do with it! He is a scholar who has spent a great deal of his life researching and striving to understand his culture. Fortunately, he has chosen to share those findings with us in his writings. Tales of Punt is one such sharing. Eight Somalia folk tales retold in English by Dr. Sheik Abdi give insight into the belief system of the Somalia people. A fascinating read. I strongly recommend this and all the other books by Abdi Sheik Abdi.

4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining little book, October 20, 2002

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This review is from: Tales of Punt : Somali Folktales (Paperback)

This wonderful book is a collection of eight folktales personally collected in Somalia by Professor Abdi A. Sheik-Abdi, a native of that country. The tales are all traditional tales, which explain nature or teach lessons. My personal favorite was The Damsel and The Lion--woe to him (or her) who breaks a pledge!

This is an entertaining little book. If you are interested in African folktales, then I highly recommend this book to you.