Specimens Of Hausa Literature (1896)

By Charles Henry Robinson

Book Overview

Specimens of Hausa Literature is a book compiled by Charles Henry Robinson in 1896. The book contains a collection of Hausa literature, a language spoken in West Africa, including poetry, proverbs, and folktales. Robinson, who was a missionary in Nigeria, aimed to introduce Hausa literature to a wider audience and showcase its literary value. The book includes translations of Hausa works, as well as Robinson's commentary on their cultural significance. The collection includes works by notable Hausa writers such as Ahmadu Kurfi and Abdullahi Bayero. The book provides insight into the rich literary tradition of the Hausa people and their cultural practices. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of African literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167046668
• ISBN13: 9781167046667
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"