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Folktales Of Angola

Folktales Of Angola

Heli Chatelain

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104145866
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Folktales of Angola is a book that contains fifty traditional tales from Angola, compiled and translated by Heli Chatelain in 1894. The stories are presented in both the original Ki-Mbundu language and a literal English translation, along with an introduction and notes by the author. The tales cover a wide range of themes, including tricksters, animals, and supernatural beings, and offer a unique insight into the culture and folklore of Angola. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African folklore, anthropology, or linguistics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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