Shulph Ink
East African Folktales
East African Folktales
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Traditional stories from the rift valley region of East Africa are shared in Flame Tree 451, a new collection for the modern reader. These stories feature ogres, tricksters, riddles, poems, figures such as Gikuyu and Mumbi, and great heroes of history. Flame Tree 451 also offers a diverse range of genres, including werewolves, mechanical men, vampires, villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations, and escapist fantasies, providing a healthy diet for readers of the fantastic.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
Traditional stories offer a profound insight into the movement of peoples across East Africa. The common roots and diverse differences between ancient civilizations create a vibrant and intricate portrait, showcasing their fragile yet powerful deities. The modern nations of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and many others inherit the rich folktales and mythic narratives of the rift valley region. Within this collection, you will encounter captivating stories of ogres and tricksters, riddles and poems, iconic figures such as the first man (Gikuyu) and woman (Mumbi), and remarkable heroes of history, including the legendary Liongo. This new anthology is curated specifically for contemporary readers, providing a diverse range of genres that span from myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction. Flame Tree 451 serves as a delectable feast, offering a wholesome assortment of werewolves, mechanical men, bloodthirsty vampires, devious villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations, and escapist fantasies. Within its pages, you will discover a treasure trove of tales meticulously gathered to captivate the reader of the fantastic.
Weight: 180g
Dimension: 129 x 198 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839649332
Edition number: New ed
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