Matengo Folktales

By Joseph L. Mbele

Book Overview

This book presents English translations of ten Matengo folktales from Southern Tanzania, which the author recorded in the mid-1970s. Matengo is the author's mother tongue. In addition to the tales, some of which include songs presented in both Matengo and English, there are commentaries on each tale and a concluding essay on the folktale. Accessible to the ordinary reader, this book is also used in college courses.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0557469295
• ISBN13: 9780557469291
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"