Woodson, Carter Godwin

African Myths and Folk Tales

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ISBN 13:
9780486477343
author:
Woodson, Carter Godwin
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Dover Childrens
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
20.6 x 13 x 1.5 cm
Genre:
Folklore & Mythology
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£8.99

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African Myths and Folk Tales by Carter Godwin Woodson explores the imaginative explanations for the natural, moral, and spiritual worlds found in African oral traditions. Generations of listeners have been enchanted by these fanciful tales, which feature talking animals, magic drums, tricksters, and fairies. Woodson's compilation includes fables about a jealous blind man, a disobedient daughter, and a rivalry among brothers, all told in simple language with thought-provoking proverbs and gentle humor. Over sixty evocative illustrations appear throughout the book, bringing these timeless predicaments to life. This collection of African myths and folk tales is suitable for a broad range of readers who enjoy imaginative storytelling and learning about different cultures.

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