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African Genesis: Folk Tales and Myths of Africa (Paperback)

~ (Author), Douglas C. Fox (Author)
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Noted anthropologist Frobenius published this collection of African folk tales and legends in 1937, a year before his death. The text here is buttressed with maps and illustrations. Though the book is not out of print, this is currently the most affordable edition available.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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Recorded in the early 20th century by an eminent anthropologist, these entertaining tales reflect the geographic and cultural backgrounds of their narrators. They range from Kabyl creation legends of the Berbers to ballads of the southern Sahara and the humorously exaggerated Improbable Tales from Sudan. Enhanced by illustrations adapted from prehistoric rock paintings, and by portraits of 20th-century Africans, this volume is of immense value to students of African culture as well as readers of folklore and mythology. 4 maps. 15 b/w illus. 6 photos.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications (September 24, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486409112
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486409115
  • Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,022,714 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to African folk tales and myths., February 4, 2000
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Leo Frobenius and Douglas C. Fox's African Genesis covers the folk tales and myths of Africa, providing a range of simple stories and illustrating them with adaptations of prehistoric rock paintings and portraits of modern Africans. An excellent addition to any ethnic collection.
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