Oral Literature of the Asians in East Africa

A further new title in this series on East African oral literature, considering East African-Indian genres of...
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SKU: 9789966250858
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Author: Mubina Hassanali Kirmani
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Oral Literature of the Asians in East Africa by Kirmani, Mubina Hassanali

Oral Literature of the Asians in East Africa

$136.28

Oral Literature of the Asians in East Africa

$136.28
Author: Mubina Hassanali Kirmani
Format: Paperback
Language: English
A further new title in this series on East African oral literature, considering East African-Indian genres of oral literature and cultures, which developed as people from India/Asia migrated to East Africa. The authors discuss how these literatures have been a source of creativity and renewal; and how they give expression to the values, perceptions and aspirations of cultures. The book is organised into sections on the socio-cultural background and historical origins of the literatures; patterns of migration and settlement in East Africa; styles in Indian literature as preserved in East Africa, common symbols, images and figures of speech; the role of the artist in literary production; and performance of oral literature. The authors further provide and discuss narratives from many genres: e.g. myths, legends, animal tales, moral stories; tales of wisdom and wit; riddles, proverbs and songs. Many passages appear in the original languages, transcribed from primary sources - in particular Gujerati; also Sindhi, Punjabi, Cutchi, Hindi, Kondani - as well as in English translation.

Author: Mubina Hassanali Kirmani
Publisher: East African Educ. Publ.
Published: 01/01/2005
Pages: 140
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.37lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9789966250858

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