Tales of East Africa: Folktales from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania

by Jamilla Okubo (Illustrator)

Hardcover, 2020

Status

Available

Call number

398.209676

Publication

Chronicle Books (2020), 176 pages

Description

A collection of folktales from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

User reviews

LibraryThing member DrFuriosa
What a charming compilation. The illustrations are beautifully rendered and the tales vary in theme, whether of tricksters, justice, or origin. I will draw from this collection if I teach World Mythology again.
LibraryThing member LynnMPK
I thought I was tired of reading folk tales. Turned out I was just tired of reading European folk tales.

These were all so fun and interesting. There was one story that I knew previously, but I can’t remember where I heard it. All the rest were new to me and I had a great time reading this book.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

2020

Physical description

9.35 inches

ISBN

1452182582 / 9781452182582

Local notes

Translated and transcribed by folklorists and anthropologists in the early 20th century, these stories evoke the distinctive beauty and irresistible humor of East African folklore.

Part of the Chronicle's Illustrated Tales series.

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