Author :
Publisher :
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 14,28 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780208024695
A collection of twenty folk stories from the Fon people of Benin, about orphans and twins with magical associations, spirits, animals, royalty, and farmers.
Author : Mathurin C. Houngnikpo
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 34,28 MB
Release : 2013
Category : History
ISBN : 0810871718
Benin is now perceived of as a model of democracy in Africa because it has successfully established a democratic political system based on consensus and regular and fair elections, and it continues to improve its electoral and parliamentary systems. Since its democracy it has taken important steps towards laying the foundation for the rule of law by establishing stable political institutions that can withstand the test of time. It has also engaged in an important legal, institutional, and regulatory reform to establish a more favorable environment for private initiative. The fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of Benin covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Benin.
Author : Andrew Kettler
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 49,94 MB
Release : 2020-05-28
Category : History
ISBN : 1108490735
Slavery, capitalism, and colonialism were understood as racially justified through false olfactory perceptions of African bodies throughout the Atlantic World.
Author : Raouf Mama
Publisher :
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 43,23 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
This is a book for both young and old lovers of folklore. Why Monkeys Live in Treesand Other Stories from Benin is a rich tapestry of oral tales that come from a wide range of Beninese ethnic groups. They include trickster tales and sacred tales involving the greatest and meanest of mankind, as well as nature and the world of spirits. These ageless tales remind us of the power of love, the perils of greed and pride, and the redemptive virtues of courage, humility, and kindness. The Western African Republic of Benin (formerly Dahomey) is gifted with a great folktale tradition, one of the richest in the world. As pieces of oral literature and cultural history, these tales shed light on some of the values and beliefs as well as the customs and traditions of the people of Benin
Author : Margaret Read MacDonald
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1042 pages
File Size : 15,62 MB
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1135917213
Traditional Storytelling Today explores the diversity of contemporary storytelling traditions and provides a forum for in-depth discussion of interesting facets of comtemporary storytelling. Never before has such a wealth of information about storytelling traditions been gathered together. Storytelling is alive and well throughout the world as the approximately 100 articles by more than 90 authors make clear. Most of the essays average 2,000 words and discuss a typical storytelling event, give a brief sample text, and provide theory from the folklorist. A comprehensive index is provided. Bibliographies afford the reader easy access to additional resources.
Author : David Holt
Publisher : august house
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 18,82 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780874835830
A multicultural collection of traditional tales contributed by experienced storytellers, with tips for telling the stories.
Author : Raouf Mama
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 49,96 MB
Release : 2014-06-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0810167581
Raouf Mama is widely beloved by children and adults alike for his books and especially for his African and multicultural storytelling, which incorporates poetry, song, music, and dance. In Fortune’s Favored Child, the master storyteller tells his own story, beginning in the West African country of Benin. Through a harrowing experience with sickness, an encounter with a clairvoyant traditional healer, and astonishing twists of fortune, the protagonist struggles to uncover his real identity, to get an education, and to make his own way in the world. His journey takes him to the shores of the United States to attend graduate school at the University of Michigan and begin a new chapter in his life. .
Author : Raouf Mama
Publisher :
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 43,35 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
This is a book for both young and old lovers of folklore. Why Monkeys Live in Treesand Other Stories from Benin is a rich tapestry of oral tales that come from a wide range of Beninese ethnic groups. They include trickster tales and sacred tales involving the greatest and meanest of mankind, as well as nature and the world of spirits. These ageless tales remind us of the power of love, the perils of greed and pride, and the redemptive virtues of courage, humility, and kindness. The Western African Republic of Benin (formerly Dahomey) is gifted with a great folktale tradition, one of the richest in the world. As pieces of oral literature and cultural history, these tales shed light on some of the values and beliefs as well as the customs and traditions of the people of Benin
Author : Cherri Jones
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 397 pages
File Size : 17,24 MB
Release : 2013-08-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838994776
This resource makes it easy for teachers and librarians working with middle-school children to infuse their curriculum with multicultural literature. Carefully vetted and annotated, it encompasses fiction and non-fiction published in the last decade, making it an ideal reference and collection development tool for schools and public libraries alike
Author : Margaret Read MacDonald
Publisher : august house
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 28,18 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780874835908
Includes twenty folktales that encourage audience participation.
