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Twilight tales of the black Baganda

Twilight tales of the black Baganda

A B Fisher

Paperback

Literary CriticismMythology & FolkloreGeneral World History

ISBN10: 9353607914
ISBN13: 9789353607913
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 10 2019
Pages: 256
Weight: 1.32
Height: 0.54 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Night falls over old Buganda. In the half-light of verandas and village fires, voices rose to share tales of kings, spirits, animals and ancestors: the twilight storytelling traditions of Africa that shaped a people's memory. First published in the early twentieth century, A. B. Fisher's Twilight tales of the black Baganda stands as a rare Uganda folktale anthology, gathering traditional myths and legends from the Baganda kingdom, East Africa. At once an African folklore collection and a work of colonial-era observation, it opens a window on Baganda culture and stories, tribal myths and folklore, and the rhythms of everyday life in early 20th century Uganda. Both intimate and panoramic, these narratives trace origin beliefs, clan loyalties, moral lessons and the unseen forces believed to move through land and lineage, creating an African mythology book that enriches any exploration of Uganda history and culture. As an early written record of Baganda oral tradition, it retains immense value for folklore researchers, students and teachers building an African literature curriculum, and for anyone drawn simply to strong, memorable storytelling. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure for readers and collectors alike.

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