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Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali (Revised Edition) (Longman African Writers)

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“Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend ...
Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
Yes
ISBN
1405849428
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, History
Publication Name
Sundiata an Epic of Old Mali
Publisher
Longman Publishing
Item Length
7.7 in
Subject
Africa / General, General
Publication Year
2006
Series
Longman African Writers Ser.
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.3 in
Author
D. T. Niane
Item Weight
4.2 Oz
Item Width
5 in
Number of Pages
99999 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Longman Publishing
ISBN-10
1405849428
ISBN-13
9781405849425
eBay Product ID (ePID)
63721282

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
99999 Pages
Publication Name
Sundiata an Epic of Old Mali
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Subject
Africa / General, General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, History
Author
D. T. Niane
Series
Longman African Writers Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
4.2 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
College Audience
Dewey Decimal
398.2096
Table Of Content
Map Introduction to the Revised Edition Background Information Geography Religion Society Politics Oral Tradition, Pronunciation and Spelling Who's Who of Characters/Glossary of Places Preface The Story of Sundiata The Words of the Griot Mamadou Kouyatç The First Kings of Mali The Buffalo Woman The Lion Child Childhood The Lion's Awakening Exile Soumaoro Kantç: The Sorcerer King History The Baobab Leaves The Return The Names of the Heroes Nana Triban and Balla Fassçkç Krina The Empire Kouroukan Fougan or The Division of the World Niani Eternal Mali Author's Notes
Synopsis
This is a revision of Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali, a best seller for 30 years. Retold by griots, the guardians of African Culture, this oral tradition has been handed down from the thirteenth century and captures all the mystery and majesty of medieval African kingship. It is the epic tale, based on an actual figure, of Sundiata (Sunjata). Part history and part legend, it tells how Sundiata fulfilled the prophesies that he would unite the twelve kingdoms of Mali into a powerful empire.This Revised Edition includes background information which provides a geographical, religious, social, and political context for the story. A ' who' s who of characters' and ' a glossary of places' will enhance the reader' s experience., This is a revision of Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali, a best seller for 30 years. Retold by griots, the guardians of African Culture, this oral tradition has been handed down from the thirteenth century and captures all the mystery and majesty of medieval African kingship. It is the epic tale, based on an actual figure, of Sundiata (Sunjata). Part history and part legend, it tells how Sundiata fulfilled the prophesies that he would unite the twelve kingdoms of Mali into a powerful empire. This Revised Edition includes background information which provides a geographical, religious, social, and political context for the story. A 'who's who of characters' and 'a glossary of places' will enhance the reader's experience.

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