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The Sunjata epic, which celebrates the founder of the 13th century Mali empire, is Âthe most famous African epic. The pathbreaking essays by well known scholars in this watershed volume examine Sunjata from a variety of perspectives.
Paperback: 360 pages
Publisher: Indiana University Press; 1st Paperback Edition edition (November 22, 1999)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0253212480
ISBN-13: 978-0253212481
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.9 x 9.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
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This collection of essays on Sunjata is important in recognizing the interconnectedness of history, literature and performance of the epic, Sunjata. This text puts Sunjata alongside epic poetry such as The Iliad and The Aeneid. The text opens the reader to ideas concerning the evolution of the poem from its oral tradition to its treatment in African cinema.
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