Publisher's Synopsis
The Shilluk People: Their Language And Folklore is a book written by Diedrich Westermann in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Shilluk people, their language, and their folklore. The Shilluk are an ethnic group who live in South Sudan, and the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about their culture and history.The first part of the book focuses on the Shilluk language, which is a member of the Nilo-Saharan language family. Westermann provides a detailed analysis of the language's grammar, syntax, and vocabulary, as well as its historical development. He also includes a number of examples of Shilluk texts, including folktales, proverbs, and songs.The second part of the book is devoted to Shilluk folklore. Westermann provides a wealth of information about the stories, myths, and legends that are part of Shilluk culture. He includes detailed descriptions of the characters, settings, and themes of these tales, as well as their cultural significance.Overall, The Shilluk People: Their Language And Folklore is an important work of ethnography and linguistics. It provides a valuable insight into the culture and history of the Shilluk people, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in African folklore and linguistics.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.
