The Epic of Son-Jara
| Author | : Fa-Digi Sisòkò |
| Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
| Total Pages | : 166 |
| Release | : 1992-08-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0253207134 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780253207135 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (135 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Epic of Son-Jara by : Fa-Digi Sisòkò
Download or read book The Epic of Son-Jara written by Fa-Digi Sisòkò and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1992-08-22 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " . . . a major addition to the literature on oral traditions." —Journal of Religion in Africa This 750-year-old epic celebrates the exploits of the legendary founder of the Empire of Old Mali. It constitutes a virtual social, political, and cultural charter and embodies deep-rooted aspects of Mande cosmology. The fully annotated translation is accompanied by an introduction that provides a historical and contextual framework for understanding the recitation of this African epic.