Why Monkeys Live in Trees and Other Stories from Benin

Mama, Raouf

ISBN 10: 1931896216 / ISBN 13: 9781931896214

Published by Curbstone Press, 2006

Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1931896216I2N00

Synopsis:

This is a book for both young and old lovers of folklore. Why Monkeys Live in Treesand Other Stories from Benin is a rich tapestry of oral tales that come from a wide range of Beninese ethnic groups. They include trickster tales and sacred tales involving the greatest and meanest of mankind, as well as nature and the world of spirits. These ageless tales remind us of the power of love, the perils of greed and pride, and the redemptive virtues of courage, humility, and kindness.

The Western African Republic of Benin (formerly Dahomey) is gifted with a great folktale tradition, one of the richest in the world. As pieces of oral literature and cultural history, these tales shed light on some of the values and beliefs as well as the customs and traditions of the people of Benin

About the Author: Raouf Mama, teacher, storyteller, orator, and CT Master Teaching Artist, is a native of Benin in West Africa. He holds a BA in TESOL from the National University of Benin, as well as an MA in English and a Ph.D. in English and Education from the University of Michigan. He teaches English at Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Why Monkeys Live in Trees and Other Stories ...
Publisher: Curbstone Press
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Jones, Andy
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket