Folktales From Africa
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South African Folk Tales
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Author : James A. Honey
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-08-10
South African Folk Tales written by James A. Honey and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-10 with Fiction categories.
This collection of folktales from South Africa has been put together the author says, not for scholarship but for a love of the sunny country where he was born. Some stories originate from Dutch sources, and some have several versions. Most are tales told by the bushmen.
African Folktales
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Author : Greg Uche
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2006
African Folktales written by Greg Uche and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
This children's storybook contains five African folktales. The first story explains How the Tortoise Got Its Rough Shell. The animals had a summit with the supreme being, Eke, in the sky. Greed and lack of altruism cost the Tortoise dearly, as he crash-landed onto the roof of his hut from the sky. His broken shells were mended by Snail, but the result was a tortoise with rough shells. Altruism and concern for others are the morals of this story. The second story which extols the pride of motherhood is on The Farmer Who Buried His Mother Alive. Donealot, the successful farmer, had no choice other than to bury his persistently sick mother in the evil forest at night with the help of his friend, Conscience. The spirits of the evil forest brought his mother back home to a remorseful son with a sobering message, "You can never do enough for your mother." Encounters of the Lion and the Tortoise is the third story. In two separate incidents, Tortoise outwits Lion. The animals that were on their way to work for Lion never got there. Instead, Tortoise intercepted and entertained them all day with his melodious music. Wiseone, the youngest son of Tortoise, survived a murder attempt by Lion. Agunta, Lion's son, was killed instead. Wiseone returns home to a heroic welcome, with a reminder to all of us that wits usually prevail over raw strength, and that slow and steady wins the race. The story of The Two Mischievous Brothers describes how two brothers, Kofi and Uka, conspired to swindle people. On market days, Uka would transform himself into a bull, and his brother Kofi took him to the market. Unsuspecting buyers would exchange the bull for other animals. Uka, the bull, escaped from the buyer and transformed himself back into a human, only to be resold to someone else. The two brothers ran out of luck when Nkume, the buyer with magical powers, beat them to their game. The moral of the story is that it does not pay to be a cheat. The fifth story, Vengeance of the God of Justice - Amadioha, explains the ordeal Chuk went through at the hands of his wicked stepmother, Dab. This heir to the throne of the ancient city of Kaa survived numerous physical and emotional abuses from Dab. He was buried alive for a crime he never committed. Only the timely intervention of the god of justice - Amadioha brought him back from the grave. The moral of the story is that we should be careful not to maltreat the less-privileged in our society, because the natural law of justice is sure to catch up with us if we treat others unfairly.
Folktales From Africa
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Author : Dianne Stewart
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
Folktales From Africa written by Dianne Stewart and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Folktales are timeless and, although a product of a particular culture, they have universal relevance because they give insight into the human condition. In Folktales from Africa, award-winning South African author Dianne Stewart has retold stories from the African continent.
Folktales From Africa
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Struik Publishers
Release Date : 2006
Folktales From Africa written by and has been published by Struik Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Folklore categories.
Aimed at children across the African continent (and around the world), this collection of 20 folktales has been retold for today's youngsters.
Folktales From Africa
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Author : Dianne Stewart
language : en
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Release Date : 2015-03-02
Folktales From Africa written by Dianne Stewart and has been published by Penguin Random House South Africa this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-02 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Folktales are timeless and, although they are a product of a particular culture, they have universal relevance because they give insight into the human condition. In Folktales from Africa, award-winning South African author Dianne Stewart has retold stories from the length and breadth of the African continent. Beautifully illustrated by Marjorie van Heerden, this collection of twenty stories is certain to entertain and delight the reader, as well as give insight into the countries from which the tales have been sourced.
African Folktales
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Author : Roger Abrahams
language : en
Publisher: Pantheon
Release Date : 2011-08-03
African Folktales written by Roger Abrahams and has been published by Pantheon this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-03 with Fiction categories.
The deep forest and broad savannah, the campsites, kraals, and villages—from this immense area south of the Sahara Desert the distinguished American folklorist Roger D. Abrahams has selected ninety-five tales that suggest both the diversity and the interconnectedness of the people who live there. The storytellers weave imaginative myths of creation and tales of epic deeds, chilling ghost stories, and ribald tales of mischief and magic in the animal and human realms. Abrahams renders these stories in a narrative voice that reverberates with the rhythms of tribal song and dance and the emotional language of universal concerns. With black-and-white drawings throughout Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library
African Folk Tales
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Author : Kwaku A. Adoboli
language : en
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
Release Date : 2020-06-29
African Folk Tales written by Kwaku A. Adoboli and has been published by Dorrance Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-29 with Social Science categories.
African Folk Tales By: Kwaku A. Adoboli The author picked up his love of folk tales from his father and his uncle, Okuma Totokpuiti Gamega. In the evening, the kids and some adults sat in a circle around the storytellers listening to the tales. The audience was alive and active, interjecting short songs, remarks, and dances as the tales progressed. Folk tales are for entertainment. That is why the songs and dances come in. The tellers themselves may sing and dance. The children are allowed to tell their tales. Folk tales also teach lessons in obedience, loyalty, forgiveness, justice, and more. Folk tales encompass oral literature, adages, grammar, and dos and don’ts of the language. The tales are meant to teach the young people the customs and norms of their society. They are different from oral history. Oral histories are more involved and cover the behaviors and experiences of the people. The author’s father told these tales with animation, joy, and happiness in three languages: IGO, EWE, and TWI. The tales are universal and can be told in any language. Interpret and propound wisdoms to children and adults in any society. The Western World is aware of the famous African drums, rhythms, and songs. Now the author brings you the unique folk tales. They are not poems to repeat word by word. They are not told the same way twice. The readers can embellish and adjust them to given situations, use them in entertainment, or in expounding moral lessons. Folk tales are for action and are full of active verbs. All the American based tales were originated by the author.
West African Folktales
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Author : Richard A. Spears
language : en
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Release Date : 1991-10
West African Folktales written by Richard A. Spears and has been published by Northwestern University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-10 with Fiction categories.
Collection of West African folktales drawn from prose narratives, proverbs, riddles, and songs.
African Genesis
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Author : Leo Frobenius
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1999-01-01
African Genesis written by Leo Frobenius and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-01-01 with Social Science categories.
Presents a collection of African folk tales and myths.
Why The Sun And The Moon Live In The Sky
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Author : Elphinstone Dayrell
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 1968
Why The Sun And The Moon Live In The Sky written by Elphinstone Dayrell and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Sun and Moon must leave their earthly home after Sun invites the Sea to visit.