The Epic of Son-Jara: A West African Tradition (African Epic

The Epic of Son-Jara: A West African Tradition (African Epic Series)

... a major addition to the literature on oral traditions." â€•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.
Country USA
Brand Indiana University Press
Manufacturer Indiana University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 1992-08-22
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780253207135

The Epic of Son-Jara: A West African Tradition (African Epic Series)