Hausa Tales and Traditions: An English Translation of Tatsuniyoyi Na Hausa Originally Compiled by Frank Edgar

ISBN-13: 9780367136949 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 474 str.

Neil Skinner

Opis

Originally published in 1969, this book is a translation of Frank Edgar's Hausa folk stories. These tales of past events show how Hausa conceive the histories of their states, the characters of their rulers, and their institutions of government and law.

Spis treści

Part i: Mainly Animals.  1. Spider.  2. Hare.  3. Jackal.  4. Lion.  5. Cat.  6. Goat.  7. Hyena.  8. A Miscellany.  Part II: Caricatures - Ethnic and Other Stereotypes.  1. Maguje.  2. Fulani.  3. Gwari.  4. The Kano Man.  5. Sokoto Men.  6. Kanuri.  7. Tuareg and Buzu.  8. Nupe.  9. Stupid Country Folk.  10. The Malam.  11. The Barber.  12. All Hausas.  Part III: Moralising.  1. Women.  2. Poverty.  3. Gratitude and Ingratitude.  4. The Will of God.  5. Miscellaneous Morals.  Part IV: Mena nd Women Young Men and Maidens.  Part V: Dilemma Tales.  Part VI: Cases at Law.

O autorze

Neil Skinner