| The Trickster's Tongue: An Anthology of Poetry in Translation from Africa and the African Diaspora Contributor(s): de Brito, Mark Angelo (Author) |
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ISBN: 1900715880 ISBN-13: 9781900715881 Publisher: Peepal Tree Press OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: September 2007 Annotation: This anthology includes poetry translated from eight languages, including ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Latin and modern Caribbean, Latin American, and Europhone African. The verse included draws on the oral tradition, especially from the Yoruba people, and is complemented by French and Portuguese translations of ancient texts. The focus on the poetic diversity of continental Africa and the common experiences of the diaspora illuminates how elements of modern black poetry draw from traditional oral sources. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | African - Poetry | Anthologies (multiple Authors) |
| Dewey: 811 |
| LCCN: 2007386885 |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 6.17" W x 8.08" (1.04 lbs) 312 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This anthology includes poetry translated from eight languages, including ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Latin and modern Caribbean, Latin American, and Europhone African. The verse included draws on the oral tradition, especially from the Yoruba people, and is complemented by French and Portuguese translations of ancient texts. The focus on the poetic diversity of continental Africa and the common experiences of the diaspora illuminates how elements of modern black poetry draw from traditional oral sources. |
