Kaffir Folk-Lore (Classic Reprint): A Selection From the Traditional Tales, Current Among the People Living on the Eastern Border of the Cape Colony, With Copious Explanatory Notes - Couverture souple

Theal, George McCall

9781330096055: Kaffir Folk-Lore (Classic Reprint): A Selection From the Traditional Tales, Current Among the People Living on the Eastern Border of the Cape Colony, With Copious Explanatory Notes

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ISBN 10 : 1330096053 ISBN 13 : 9781330096055

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore Kaffir folklore as told by native narrators, enriched with explanations that illuminate culture and belief.

This collection gathers traditional tales from the eastern border of the Cape Colony, presented with copious explanatory notes. It aims to let the people speak in their own words, offering a window into their imaginative world, social life, and moral ideas. The book also shows how these tales adapt to changing times, while preserving core patterns and motifs.

- Read a selection of well-known stories, including adventures about Hlakanyana and Demane and Demazana.
- See how storytellers weave lessons about life, morals, and community through engaging narratives.
- Learn how the notes illuminate language, custom, and the everyday world of the Kaffirs.
- Discover the structure of the tales and how they connect to broader African folklore traditions.

Ideal for readers of folklore and South African cultural history, as well as anyone curious about traditional storytelling and its notes.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330096053
ISBN 13: 9781330096055
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 242
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Kaffir Folk-Lore (Classic Reprint)

George McCall Theal

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1330096053 ISBN 13 : 9781330096055

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book contains folklore collected along the eastern border of the Cape Colony, from the Amaxosa tribe of the Xhosa people of Southern Africa. The author presents a collection of traditional stories that have been passed down from generation to generation, providing a glimpse into the mythology, beliefs, and culture of the Xhosa people. The stories feature recurring themes such as animal symbolism, supernatural beings, and the importance of community and tradition, offering insights into the worldview and moral values of the Xhosa people. By exploring the rich tapestry of storytelling and cultural heritage, this book celebrates the vibrancy of African folklore and its significance in understanding the cultural identity of the Xhosa people and informing the broader African cultural context. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330096055_0

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