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Matengo Folktales by recorded and translated by Joseph L. Mbele; with commentaries is a book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Matengo Folktales about?
This book presents English translations of 10 folk tales from Southern Tanzania which the author recorded in the mid-1970's. 'Matengo' is the author's mother tongue and, in addition to the English translations of the folk tales, there are some songs presented in the original Matengo as well. Covering a wide range of themes and styles, these translated folk tales help the reader appreciate the stories in their original cultural context. Also found within is an essay on folklore in general, and a commentary is provided on each story. Both the layman and the college student can enjoy this book.
- Author
- recorded and translated by Joseph L. Mbele; with commentaries
- Publisher
- Bryn Mawr, PA: Buy Books on the web.com
- Published
- 1999
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780741400284
- Subjects
- Folklore, Anthropology, Humanities
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