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The Epic of Son-Jara

- A West African Tradition

part of the African Epic series

About The Epic of Son-Jara

The famous epic of "Son-Jara", celebrating the exploits of the legendary founder of the Empire of Old Mali some 750 years ago, is widely recited today among the Mandekan-speaking peoples of West Africa. This text presents a full linear translation of a performance of the "Son-Jara" epic recorded in its heartland in west central Mali.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780253207135
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 160
  • Published:
  • August 21, 1992
  • Dimensions:
  • 234x155x13 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 186 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: January 29, 2025

Description of The Epic of Son-Jara

The famous epic of "Son-Jara", celebrating the exploits of the legendary founder of the Empire of Old Mali some 750 years ago, is widely recited today among the Mandekan-speaking peoples of West Africa. This text presents a full linear translation of a performance of the "Son-Jara" epic recorded in its heartland in west central Mali.

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