The epic of Son-Jara
a West African tradition
1st Midland Book ed.
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Author
Contributions
- Sisòkò, Fa-Digi. - Contributor
Publication
1992 - Indiana University Press, Bloomington, Indiana
Language
English
Word Count
37,000 words, Guess
Page Count
148 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1547875M
- ISBN-100253331021
- OCLC Control Number24174080
- OCLC Control Numberepicofsonjarawes0000john
- Library of Congress Control Number91027300
and 2 more
- Goodreads5053757
- LibraryThing1173466
Classifications
- DDC896/.34
- LCCPL8491.9.E63 J6 1992
Alternate Titles
- Epic of Son-Jara. English.
Description
[This tale] celebrates the exploits of the legendary founder of the Empire of Old Mali some 750 years ago. [It] is widely recited today among the Mandekan-speaking peoples of West Africa. As performed by griots, or professional bards, it constitutes a virtual social, political, and cultural charter and embodies deep-rooted aspects of Mande cosmology and worldview.
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Series Statement
- African epic series
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