Ananse in the Land of Idiots
Author : Yaw Asare
Publisher :
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 12,31 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Adultery
ISBN :
Author : Yaw Asare
Publisher :
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 12,31 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Adultery
ISBN :
Author : Yaw Asare
Publisher :
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 16,92 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Africa
ISBN : 9789988830311
Author : Guy Davenport
Publisher : David R. Godine Publisher
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 36,22 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9781567920802
In the 40 essays that constitute this collection, Guy Davenport, one of America's major literary critics, elucidates a range of literary history, encompassing literature, art, philosophy and music, from the ancients to the grand old men of modernism.
Author : DK
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,62 MB
Release : 2019-11-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0241444047
From lightning-wielding Zeus, the supreme Greek god, to protective Hathor, the Egyptian goddess of love - heroes, gods, and monsters are brought to life in these retellings of myths from around the world. Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories is a children's book that invites you to explore all the well-known stories from Greek and Norse mythology, and a range of other cultures across more than 100 tales. Discover the fascinating myths of Anansi, the West African trickster god who takes the form of a spider; the story of the Wawilak Sisters of Arnhem Land in northern Australia, who form the land as they walk across it; or the Slavic tale of Ivan as he chases the mischievous Firebird. Read about ferocious, man-eating monsters such as the Minotaur and Fafnir the dragon, and the legendary heroes that fought them, like Theseus and Sigurd. Also included are the legends of Robin Hood, and of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, epics from Asia, such as the Mahabharata and Gilgamesh, and a host of tales from Aztec mythology and a range of other cultures. As well as offering the retellings themselves, Myths, Legends, and Sacred Stories: a children's encyclopedia investigates the meanings of these primal stories, examining why these tales have stood the test of time over thousands of years. Themed features draw together elements that are common to myths from all over the world, such as shapeshifters, mythical beasts, and magical weapons. Panels on modern retellings, such as Percy Jackson and The Little Mermaid, help to show why these myths are still relevant to our lives today.
Author : Roy Armes
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 17,77 MB
Release : 2008-07-11
Category : History
ISBN : 0253351162
Chiefly short biographies and filmographies.
Author : Kofi Anyidoho
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 20,27 MB
Release : 2000
Category : African literature (English)
ISBN : 9789042012837
Includes articles, annotated filmography, interviews, creative writing, and book reviews.
Author : Josepha Sherman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1450 pages
File Size : 10,98 MB
Release : 2015-03-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1317459377
Storytelling is an ancient practice known in all civilizations throughout history. Characters, tales, techniques, oral traditions, motifs, and tale types transcend individual cultures - elements and names change, but the stories are remarkably similar with each rendition, highlighting the values and concerns of the host culture. Examining the stories and the oral traditions associated with different cultures offers a unique view of practices and traditions."Storytelling: An Encyclopedia of Mythology and Folklore" brings past and present cultures of the world to life through their stories, oral traditions, and performance styles. It combines folklore and mythology, traditional arts, history, literature, and festivals to present an overview of world cultures through their liveliest and most fascinating mode of expression. This appealing resource includes specific storytelling techniques as well as retellings of stories from various cultures and traditions.
Author : Efua Theodora Morgue Sutherland
Publisher :
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 45,4 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Ghana
ISBN : 9780894101625
Author : Samuel Asare Konadu
Publisher :
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 12,3 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Women
ISBN : 9789988573744
Author : Martin Owusu
Publisher : London : Heinemann
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 41,47 MB
Release : 1973
Category : Africa
ISBN :