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The book of African fables / Jan Knappert.
- Title
- The book of African fables / Jan Knappert.
- Author
- Knappert, Jan
- Publication
- Lewiston, N.Y. : Edwin Mellen Press, c2001.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Request in advance | AFR. K 727 bo | Off-site |
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- Description
- xxxiii, 312 p.; 23 cm.
- Series Statement
- Studies in Swahili languages and literature ; v. 3
- Uniform Title
- Studies in Swahili language and literature ; v. 3.
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Folklore
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-312).
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- Contents
- 1. Clever Words Save Lives -- 2. Obey Your Parents And You Will Prosper -- 3. Keep Your Secret At All Price -- 4. How To Avoid Paying -- 5. The Weak May Vanquish The Strong -- 6. Tales of Generosity, Cooperation, Gratitude and Friendship -- 7. Just-So Stories -- 8. Council Tales: in which a case is laid before the Council -- 9. Multi-Moral Tales -- 10. Tales For Girls -- 11. Keep Your Nerve -- 12. Prudence Saves Your Life -- 13. Chain Tales -- 14. Quick Wits Will Help You Escape -- 15. Judgement Tales: You be the Judge -- 16. Trust Nobody: do not believe all that you hear -- 17. How Greed Can Lead To Your Downfall -- 18. Despise No One -- 19. Vanity -- 20. Stay Where You Belong -- 21. The Stupid Ones.
- ISBN
- 0773475443
- LCCN
- ^^^00046940^
- OCLC
- 45023180
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library