Sunjata : a West African epic of the Mande peoples / recorded, edited, and translated by David C. Conrad ; narrated by Djanka Tassey Condé.

Other author Conrad, David C.
Other author Condé, Djanka Tassey.
Format Book
Publication InfoIndianapolis : Hackett Pub. Co., ©2004.
Descriptionxlviii, 206 pages : maps ; 22 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents Blessings, introductions, and prophets of Islam -- Seven kings of Manden -- The search for a special wife -- Two hunters arrive in Manden -- Dò Kamissa the buffalo woman -- Dò Kamissa's revelations -- Death of the buffalo -- Sogolon Wulan Condé of Dò ni Kiri -- A new sorceress wife for the Mansa of Konfara -- The childhood of Ma'an Sunjata -- Step-brother rivalry and nine sorceresses of Manden -- Mistaken murder and the question of exile -- Departure for exile -- A visit to Soso -- The birth of Fakoli -- How Tenenba acquired Fakoli : Sumaworo's quest for the Soso Bala -- The sacrifice of Kosiya Kanté -- Tenenba and Fakoli visit the sacred sites -- Sumaworo's tyranny over Manden -- The expedition to find Sunjata and return him to Manden -- Kolonkan finds meat for guests from Manden -- Manden Bori's anger and Kolonkan's curse -- Sogolon bestows the legacy of Maghan Konfara -- The burial of Sogolon and departure from Nema -- The return of Sunjata -- Condé pride and descent from Adama -- Fakoli reveals his power -- Fakoli explains his dilemma and takes his leave from Manden -- Fakoli finds trouble in Soso -- A visit to Kamanjan in Sibi -- A strategic alliance : Kolonkan's marriage -- The battle of Negeboriya -- Trading insults and swearing oaths -- The battle of Dakajalan and Fakoli's revenge -- The campaign against Jolofin Mansa.
Local noteLittle-347791--3051310539771
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 204-206).
LCCN 2004004260
ISBN0872206971 (pbk.)
ISBN087220698X (hardcover)

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Joyner General Stacks GR352.82.M34 S86 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold