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The Trickster's Tongue: An Anthology of Poetry in Translation from Africa and the African Diaspora - De Brito, Mark Angelo
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This anthology includes poetry translated from eight languages, including ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Latin and modern Caribbean, Latin American, and Europhone African. The verse included draws on the oral tradition, especially from the Yoruba people, and is complemented by French and Portuguese translations of ancient texts. The focus on the poetic diversity of continental Africa and the common experiences of the diaspora illuminates how elements of modern black poetry draw from traditional oral sources.

Produktbeschreibung
This anthology includes poetry translated from eight languages, including ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Latin and modern Caribbean, Latin American, and Europhone African. The verse included draws on the oral tradition, especially from the Yoruba people, and is complemented by French and Portuguese translations of ancient texts. The focus on the poetic diversity of continental Africa and the common experiences of the diaspora illuminates how elements of modern black poetry draw from traditional oral sources.
Autorenporträt
Mark Angelo de Brito is a coeditor of the literary journal Seshat and is a director of the production company Egbe Oduniyi, which performs in Yoruba music and dance. He is the author of Bigistong and Heron's Canoe. He has contributed to Modern Poetry in Translation, Wasafiri, Discussions in Egyptology, and Espace Créole.