Tales from Africa - Softcover

Aliche, Azubike

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1403316945 ISBN 13: 9781403316943

Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2002

Synopsis

Tales from Africa, by Azubike Aliche, is a collection of eight folk tales. These stories capture the best in African mythology, philosophy and value system. They are adaptations of folk tales handed down from generations of Africans to entertain and educate the younger generation. Centered on animals, the stories teach about loyalty, valor, obedience, treachery and greed, among other virtues and vices. Since time immemorial, folk tales have been instruments of socialization in Africa. They are told as bedtime stories to children over fireplaces in the family hall. The are also told at village squares where children gather during moonlight for assorted entertainment and informal education. But these stories have messages for all kids that cut across geographical, racial and cultural boundaries. Indeed, for African American kids who want to know about Africa and their cultural heritage, these stories should prove invaluable. From the loyal dog to the wily tortoise; from the greedy lion to the fearless antelope and from the obedient only son to the once childless couple, curious and impressionable kids will have a lot in these stories to entertain them and task their imagination. To give them better context, the tales have been fortified with African proverbs and wise sayings.

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About the Author:

Born 40 years ago at Osusu, Isialangwa in Abia State of Nigeria, Azubike Aliche has lived much of his life in that country paying attention to Africa's social institutions and value system. He received formal education at Community School, Osusu, Macgregor Teachers College Afikpo and at the University of Lagos, all in Nigeria. He also received professional journalistic training in the United States. Mr. Aliche holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master's in Mass Communication, all of the University of Lagos. A widely traveled professional journalist, Mr. Aliche has worked for some of Nigeria's best newspaper houses, including The Guardian and Sunray groups. With hundreds of his works published by media organizations in Nigeria and the United States, the author has proved himself a prolific writer and public affairs commentator. He has also had stints in teaching at high school and college levels.In 1996, the Rivers State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists gave the Best Journalist in Rivers State award for 1995 to Mr. Aliche. In 1998 he received the Goldsmith Research Award of Harvard University's Joan Shorestein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy. The author currently lives in Blackwood, New Jersey, in the United States.

About this edition

• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1403316945
• ISBN 13: 9781403316943
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128