Interrogating the place of the Weak in Bukusu Oral Narratives

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The Symbolic Representation of the Weak

ISBN: 3846556750
ISBN 13: 9783846556757
Autor: Musungu, Joseph
Verlag: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Umfang: 60 S.
Erscheinungsdatum: 21.11.2011
Auflage: 1/2011
Format: 0.4 x 22 x 15
Gewicht: 107 g
Produktform: Kartoniert
Einband: KT
Artikelnummer: 1415913 Kategorie:

Beschreibung

The book explores the use of the Weak represented by the young, the physically challenged, the orphans, the widows and their lot as vehicles of serious social issues. The collection of Bukusu oral narratives in this book is just but a representative sample of similar stories that may be found in many different cultures. These fascinating narratives juxtapose the Weak with the privileged or highly endowed members of the society where the former always display unusual characteristics that lead to their recognition and acceptance in the society that had hitherto ignored them. The question is why this reversal of roles?

Autorenporträt

The author holds a Masters degree in literature from Kenyatta University in Kenya. He has taught English language and Literature in English at various secondary schools in Kenya. He also taught at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in Kenya. Currently, he is teaching Literature at St. Augustine University of Tanzania.

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