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Oral epics from Africa

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Stephen Paterson BelcherThomas A. HaleStephen Paterson BelcherStephen BelcherJohnson, John WilliamJohn William Johnson5 editions

The twenty-five excerpts in this volume have been selected and introduced so as to offer English-speaking readers a broad sample of the extensive epic traditions in Africa. The general introduction and the background on each epic will enable readers to understand the context of each epic and will also provide leads for further inquiry.

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