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The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   Favorite African Folktales by Nelson Mandela 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. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Mandela, a Nobel Laureate for Peace, has selected these thirty-two tales with the specific hope that Africa's oldest stories, as well as a few new ones, be perpetuated by future generations and be appreciated by children throughout the world. In these "beloved stories, morsels rich with the gritty essence of Africa," we meet, among many others, a Kenyan lion named Simba, a snake with seven heads and a trickster from Zulu folklore; we hear the voices of the scheming hyena and learn from a Khoi fable how animals acquired their tails and horns. Several creation myths tell us how the land, its animals, and its people all came into existence under a punishing sun or against the backdrop of a spectacularly beautiful mountain landscape. Whether warning children about the dangers of disobedience or demonstrating that the underdog can--and often does--win, these stories, through their depiction of wise animals as well as evil monsters, are "universal in their portrayal of humanity, beasts, and the mystical." What is particularly exciting about this book is that many of the stories, in their oral form, are almost as old as Africa itself. Most of them were, in fact, first told in various African tongues around evening fires in centuries past--tales from, for example, the San and the Khoi, the original hunter-gatherers and livestock herders of Southern Africa. Translated into English and other European languages chiefly in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries from their original languages--be they Karanga, Nguni, Xhosa, or one of many others--these folktales are a testament to the craft of storytelling and the power of myth. Accompanied by dozens of enchanting, specially commissioned color paintings, Favorite African Folktales--culled from African countries as far-flung as Morocco, Nigeria, Uganda, and Kenya--presents a fountain of precious knowledge that will be treasured by children, as well as adults, for years to come. Author Biography Nelson Mandela (1918--2013) was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician, and philanthropist, who served as the first democratically-elected President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. Mandela established the Nelson Mandela Foundation as his post-presidential office in 1999. It is a not-for-profit organization which has, since 2004, been transformed into an archive and trusted voice on his life and times. It carries out its mandate to promote Mandela's vision and work by convening dialogues and creating platforms for engagement around critical issues to promote social justice. Review "Nelson Mandela's favorite stories have become the common property of us all." Details ISBN0393326241 Short Title FAVORITE AFRICAN FOLKTALES Pages 240 Language English ISBN-10 0393326241 ISBN-13 9780393326246 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2004 Author Nelson Mandela Imprint WW Norton & Co Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Audience Age 13-17 DOI 10.1604/9780393326246 AU Release Date 2004-11-17 NZ Release Date 2004-11-17 US Release Date 2004-11-17 UK Release Date 2004-11-17 Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2004-11-17 DEWEY 398.2096 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENTPeace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:137354928; , Nieuw, Festpreisangebot, [LT: FixedPrice], Format: Paperback, Language: English, ISBN-13: 9780393326246, Type: NA, Book Title: Favorite African Folktales, Publication Name: NA, [PU: W. W. Norton]<

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