{"product_id":"the-watkins-book-of-african-folklore","title":"The Watkins Book of African Folklore","description":"Condition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781786788962\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paper over boards\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2025\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: RANDOM HOUSE US\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCombining vivid storytelling, astonishing imagination and careful research, this is the ultimate collection of African folklore, with 50 entertaining tales and commentary from noted folklorist Helen Nde, presented in a beautiful, foiled gift package.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCombining vivid storytelling, astonishing imagination and careful research, this is the ultimate collection of African folklore, with 50 entertaining tales and commentary from noted folklorist Helen Nde, presented in a beautiful, foiled gift package.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom creation myths and foundation legends to fascinating stories of human relationships and amusing animal tales, these stories provide a diverse look at the countries and cultures across the African continent. Noted folklorist Helen Nde also provides marvellous context for history and colonial influences for the stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead 50 stories that take you north to Egypt, west to Sierra Leone, east to Somalia, south to South Africa and many places in-between. Discover the geographical and cultural variety of the continent with stories such as-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e. \u003cb\u003eFROM ALGERIA-\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Story of the First Man and Woman\", who meet when they struggle over access to a well, but go on to have 100 children and start the human race.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e. \u003cb\u003eFROM SUDAN-\u003c\/b\u003e \"Okwa and the River Maiden\", a tale about the great-grandson of the first man who seeks the river spirit's approval to marry two river maidens, half women and half crocodiles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e. \u003cb\u003eFROM ZIMBABWE-\u003c\/b\u003e \"The Moon and His Wives\", a story about the first man who pleads with the creator to become mortal and go to earth, where the first star becomes his companion.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41496254316677,"sku":"PR399744","price":54.3,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/0213\/3637\/files\/image_TNXFYISE3UB0.jpg?v=1768986190","url":"https:\/\/smartfoxbooks.co.nz\/products\/the-watkins-book-of-african-folklore","provider":"Smartfox Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}