A History of Philosophy by Frederick Charles Copleston
Yoruba Trickster Tales come out of the tradition of evening storytelling, a popular form of entertainment in traditional African societies. A favorite genre among these folktales is the trickster tale, variations of which are found in many cultures around the world. Among the Yoruba of West Africa (mostly in western Nigeria but also in neighboring B nin), the trickster character is j p , the tortoise. The repertory of tales about him is seemingly inexhaustible. In this volume Oyekan Owomoyela offers a representative gathering of twenty-three Yoruba trickster tales. j p is notable for his strikingly human habits, abilities, weaknesses, moods, and disposition. We discover different aspects of j p in these tales, including his vanity and resourcefulness, his appetites and playfulness, and his amusing relations with his friends. As we read through these entertaining stories, we gain a many-sided view of this fascinating character and the spirited world in which he lives. These tales of the trickster j p will appeal to readers of all ages, learned and not so--even as they introduce us to a vital folk culture.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780385230322 |
| ISBN 10 | 038523032X |
| Title | A History of Philosophy |
| Author | Frederick Charles Copleston |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc |
| Year published | 1985-03-19 |
| Number of pages | 0 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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