About this title: A collection of some of the oldest African tales, selected by Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa, which presents such themes as cunning animals, magic spells, and people who change forms.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780393326246ISBN:0393326241
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Date Published: 2004-11-30
ISBN-13:9780393326246ISBN:0393326241
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780393326246ISBN:0393326241
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Edition: Reprint
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: W W Norton & Co Inc
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780393326246ISBN:0393326241
Description: New. The vibrant tradition of African folktales is long and varied, but to date it has been largely overlooked in the West. Aware of this gap, Nelson Mandela has selected 32 stories, many of them translated from their original tongues, to show the seminal... read more
"A lovely mix of folklore, creation stories, and fables from all over Africa, preserved and retold. Some of the stories lend themselves better to a more dynamic reading, and those are the most successful ones in this format; likewise, some of the actors are (much) better readers than others, but since they all donated their talents to this charity project, it seems petty to quibble. At their best, the stories are funny and magical, brought to vivid life by the narration (CCH Pounder was a standout) and snippets of authentic, joyful music. Great family listening, for a great cause."
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