African Myths & Legends by Sola Owonibi
Gorgeous Collector's Edition. With its powerful tradition of storytelling, the myths of the continent of Africa have survived colonialism and slavery, bringing together a rich diversity of cultures from Ethiopia to Tanzania, from the Xhosa people to the Yoruba.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.
Sola Owonibi (introduction), an award-winning African poet and playwright, is a professor of African literature whose research and publication profile is characterized by Cultural Studies, Gender Studies, African oral literature as well as literature and healing. A research scholar at the Centre for African Studies, University of Florida, Owonibi is also a postdoctoral fellow of the American Council of Learned Societies/African Humanities Program; and a laureate of CODESRIA Meaning-making Research Initiatives. He is a member of African Literature Association, African Studies Association and the International Society for Oral Literature of Africa.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781839648885 |
| ISBN 10 | 1839648880 |
| Title | African Myths & Legends |
| Author | Sola Owonibi |
| Series | Flame Tree Collector's Editions |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Flame Tree Publishing |
| Year published | 2022-03-21 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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