A Forest of Flowers: Short Stories
by Ken Saro-Wiwa
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This collection of Yoruba folktales, myths and legends, is written for children. The tales are based on the research of Nigerian scholars into the history, religion and culture of the Yorubas. In the magic world depicted, live heroes larger than life, and villains worse than scoundrels. Animals and plants walk and talk and mingle freely with humans, for it is a world without any form of barrier. Selected to depict heroic exploits, the tales explain the reasons behind some Yorbua social and show more cultural beliefs. show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- A Forest of Flowers: Short Stories
- Original publication date
- 1995; 1997 (deutsch) (deutsch)
- Important places*
- Dukana, Nigeria
- First words*
- Der "Fortschritt" zuckelte mit stotterndem Motor die endlose Lehmstraße entlang, die sich vor uns ausstreckte wie die belegte Zunge eines kranken Mannes.
- Last words*
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Papa wohnt noch immer in unserer Straße - eine lebende Legende ...
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- English, German, Yoruba
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