Mariam Konaté Deme

Heroism and the Supernatural in the African Epic

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Produktbeschreibung

Western criticism has largely failed to acknowledge the distinctiveness of African literary aesthetics. This book revises traditional literary canons in examining the social, cultural and emotional specificity of African epics and highlighting distinguishing features, such as the significance of the fantastic and its use in the epic dramatic structure.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 134
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Juni 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 157mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 340g
• ISBN-13: 9780415874922
• ISBN-10: 0415874920
• Artikelnr.: 29741091

Autorenporträt

Mariam Konaté Deme is Assistant Professor of Africana Studies at Western Michigan University.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction 2. The Role and Function of the Supernatural 3. The
Supernatural in African Epics 4. The Hero's Use of Supernatural Devices 5.
The Hero's Excesses 6. Women as the Bearers of Supernatural Powers in the
African Epic 7. Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations for Further Study