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African Myths and Legends

ISBN 
9781432304423
Format 
Epdf
Recommended Price 
R185.00
Published 
July 2014
About the book: 
A stunning new cover, design and format brings African Myths & Legends, a combination of two earlier publications (Daughter of the moonlight and Other African Tales and South African Myths and Legends), to life.

It is a spellbinding and fascinating collection of tales that will enliven the imagination of young readers.
 
Vividly illustrated, the book sustains the intrigue of storytelling that has been passed on from generati on to generati on. The magic lies in deciding whether the stories are fact or fiction.
 
The book off ers an explanati on for the mysteries people encountered in their ordinary daily lives and the norms and social practi ces that have emerged from these events. Using historical events as a backdrop, yet weaving in fantasy and magic, these extraordinary tales are not only interesti ng but also highly informative and educational.
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About the Author

Dianne Stewart is a highly acclaimed author with multiple degrees in African languages and literature, as well as creative writing. Drawing on the oral tradition in her books for both children and adults, a number of them have been translated into various European, African, and Eastern languages. To mention just a few of the numerous books she has written, these include collections such as  The Zebra’s Stripes and Other African Animal Tales, The Singing Turtle and Other Folk- and Fairy Tales, Wisdom from Africa, The Boy Who Hated Insects,  and  Time of the Swallows.  In recent years, Dianne has been facilitating writing workshops in South Africa and overseas.

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