The Bird Boy’s Song

The Bird Boy’s Song

Steve Chimombo

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African Books Collective
Año de edición:
2021
ISBN:
9789996066061
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The Bird Boy’s Song is a retelling of the common Malawian folk story. 'The Orphan and the Slave'. The story recounts a slave’s usurpation of his master’s place, which he enjoys for a short time, until he is unmasked. The author used modern storytelling techniques to dramatise this popular trickster tale. 

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