African Folk & Fairy Tales: Fables, Folklore & Ancient Stories by J.K. Jackson (

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Gorgeous Collector's Edition of folk and fairy tales from the continent of Africa, with stories from regions now part of modern nations like Libya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, who inherit the folk and mythic tales of ancient peoples. Here you'll find stories of ogres and tricksters, riddles and poems, and great heroes.

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Delightful and ingenious stories from throughout the continent of Africa. A Gorgeous Collector's Edition of folk and fairy tales from the continent of sub-saharan Africa, with stories from regions now marked as modern nations such as Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda, who inherit the folk and mythic tales of ancient peoples. Here you'll find stories of ogres and tricksters, riddles and poems, and great heroes of history such as Liongo. This new collection is created for the modern reader. Flame Tree Collector's Editions present the foundations of speculative fiction, authors, myths and tales without which the imaginative literature of the twentieth century would not exist, bringing the best, most influential and most fascinating works into a striking and collectable library. Each book features a new introduction and a Glossary of Terms. AUTHOR: Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy to time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

Author Biography

Lérè Adéymí, PhD (Introduction) is Professor of Yorùbá Literature and Culture in the Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages, University of Ilrin, Nigeria. He obtained his first, second and PhD degrees from the same university between 1988 and 2003 and was head of his department from 2005 to 2006, and 2008 to 2009. His areas of specialization are Yorùbá literature and culture, particularly oral traditions and folklores. He has published scholarly articles and textbooks in the area of Yoruba studies and was the former Associate Editor of Ilrin Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Culture (IJLLC). Adéymí is also a published creative writer. His most recent novel is entitled O…ba Mé…wàá Ìgbà Mé…wàá (2020, Ten Kings Ten Epochs). His other creative works are: Ò…dájú Ni Wó…n (2018, They Are Ruthless), Ìs…èlú Onírèké `Ogè (2014, The Politics of Sweetness and Bitterness), Kr Tó Day (2011, Before the Dawn of Joy), Kò Sáyè Láàfin (2008, No Vacancy in the Palace), gá Nìyáà Mi (2005, My Mother is Great) and Àkùk Gàgàrà (2001, The Overmighty Cock). Jake Jackson has written, edited and contributed to over 20 books. Related works include studies of Babylonian creation myths, the philosophy to time and William Blake's use of mythology in his visionary literature.

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Delightful and ingenious stories from throughout the continent of Africa.

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Delightful and ingenious stories from throughout the continent of Africa.

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* A Collector's Edition, with deluxe binding and cover.* A new introduction reveals our fascination with gods, heroes and legendary creatures.* Introduces the characters, landscape and the culture.* The series highlights the origins of modern fiction in myth and fable.

Details ISBN1804172316 Short Title African Folk and Fairy Tales Pages 416 Series Flame Tree Collector's Editions Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1804172316 ISBN-13 9781804172315 Format Hardcover Publisher Flame Tree Publishing Imprint Flame Tree Publishing Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Date 2022-09-20 AU Release Date 2022-09-20 NZ Release Date 2022-09-20 UK Release Date 2022-09-20 Illustrations 3 Line drawings, black and white Author Lérè Adéyemí Edited by J.K. Jackson Birth 1969 Affiliation Boston University School of Medicine Position Editor Qualifications Psy.D. DEWEY 398.2096 Audience General Subtitle Fables, Folklore & Ancient Stories We've got this

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