Folk-Tales Of Angola

Folk-Tales Of Angola Fifty Tales With Ki-Mbundu Text, Literal English Translation, Introduction And Notes

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Publisher's Synopsis

""Folk-Tales Of Angola"" is a book that contains fifty traditional stories from Angola, along with the original Ki-Mbundu text, a literal English translation, and an introduction and notes by the author, Heli Chatelain. The tales cover a range of themes, including animals, magic, and morality, and provide a fascinating insight into the culture and folklore of Angola. The Ki-Mbundu text allows readers to appreciate the original language and style of the stories, while the English translation makes them accessible to a wider audience. The introduction and notes provide context and background information, enhancing the reader's understanding and enjoyment of the tales. Overall, ""Folk-Tales Of Angola"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African folklore and storytelling.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781428605008
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: 896
Language: English
Number of pages: 332
Weight: 571g
Height: 234mm
Width: 190mm
Spine width: 17mm