click to view more
Epic of Son-Jara: A West African Tradition
by Johnson, John William
$19.20
Description
" . . . 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.
Last updated on
Product Details
- Nov 1, 1994 Pub Date:
- 0253207134 ISBN-10:
- 9780253207135 ISBN-13:
- English Language
Money Back
Love it! Use it! Reuse it!
Free Shipping
Shipping is on us
Free Support
24/24 available
