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The Epic of Son-jara (The Epic of Son-Jara) is a monumental retelling of one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most enduring oral traditions, reframed for modern readers through rigorous scholarly care and lucid storytelling. This edition presents a comprehensive exploration of the legendary Mali-era saga, bridging myth, history, and culture, and is identified by its 13-digit ISBN [9780253207135].
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The narrative follows Son-Jara, a masterful prince whose life unfolds across triumphs and trials that test leadership, wisdom, and courage. As power shifts, courtly intrigue, battles, and spiritual quests illuminate the path from youthful promise to kingly stewardship, revealing a tapestry of memory, identity, and communal obligation central to Manden traditions.
About the author
John William Johnson, a distinguished scholar of African epic literature, brings decades of field study and archival research to this work. His precise translation choices, contextual introductions, and comparative insights illuminate the artistry of the Son-Jara cycle while situating it within broader West African historical and cultural frameworks.
In brief
A sweeping, meticulously annotated rendition of a foundational epic, offering both scholarly depth and engaging storytelling that highlights leadership, lineage, and the enduring power of narrative memory.
1992, ISBN: 9780253207135
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1992, ISBN: 9780253207135
Indiana University Press, Paperback, Auflage: Annotated, 160 Seiten, Publiziert: 1992-08-22T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Book, Hersteller-Nr.: black & white illustrations, 0.27 kg, Verkaufsr… More...
1992, ISBN: 0253207134
[EAN: 9780253207135], Neubuch, [SC: 0.0], [PU: INDIANA UNIV PR], LITERATURE - CLASSICS CRITICISM LITERARY AFRICAN, The famous epic of Son-Jara , celebrating the exploits of the legendary … More...
ISBN: 9780253207135
Paperback / softback. New. The famous epic of "Son-Jara", celebrating the exploits of the legendary founder of the Empire of Old Mali some 750 years ago, is widely reci… More...
ISBN: 9780253207135
Indiana University Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages., Indiana University Press, 2.5
1992, ISBN: 9780253207135
Indiana University Press, 1992-08-22. Paperback. Like New., Indiana University Press, 1992-08-22, 5
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About the work
The Epic of Son-jara (The Epic of Son-Jara) is a monumental retelling of one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s most enduring oral traditions, reframed for modern readers through rigorous scholarly care and lucid storytelling. This edition presents a comprehensive exploration of the legendary Mali-era saga, bridging myth, history, and culture, and is identified by its 13-digit ISBN [9780253207135].
Summary
The narrative follows Son-Jara, a masterful prince whose life unfolds across triumphs and trials that test leadership, wisdom, and courage. As power shifts, courtly intrigue, battles, and spiritual quests illuminate the path from youthful promise to kingly stewardship, revealing a tapestry of memory, identity, and communal obligation central to Manden traditions.
About the author
John William Johnson, a distinguished scholar of African epic literature, brings decades of field study and archival research to this work. His precise translation choices, contextual introductions, and comparative insights illuminate the artistry of the Son-Jara cycle while situating it within broader West African historical and cultural frameworks.
In brief
A sweeping, meticulously annotated rendition of a foundational epic, offering both scholarly depth and engaging storytelling that highlights leadership, lineage, and the enduring power of narrative memory.
Details of the book - The Epic of Son-Jara: A West African Tradition (African Epic)
EAN (ISBN-13): 9780253207135
ISBN (ISBN-10): 0253207134
Paperback
Publishing year: 1992
Publisher: Indiana University Press
160 Pages
Weight: 0,263 kg
Language: eng/Englisch
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ISBN/EAN: 0253207134
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0-253-20713-4, 978-0-253-20713-5
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Book author: john johnson, son, jara, sisa, will johnson
Book title: tradition, the epic son jara
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