Publisher's Synopsis
Folk-Tales Of Angola is a book that contains fifty traditional tales from Angola, accompanied by the original Ki-Mbundu text, a literal English translation, an introduction, and notes. The book has been compiled and edited by Heli Chatelain, who has a deep understanding of the cultural and linguistic context of these tales. The stories in this book range from animal fables to legends of heroes and heroines, and they offer a fascinating insight into the beliefs, customs, and values of the Angolan people. The Ki-Mbundu text is presented in a clear and accessible way, making it easy for readers to appreciate the beauty and complexity of the language. The literal English translation is faithful to the original text, preserving its nuances and idiomatic expressions. The introduction provides a historical and cultural background to the tales, while the notes offer explanations of difficult words and concepts. Folk-Tales Of Angola is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African folklore, literature, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
