Storytelling in northern Zambia theory, method, practice and other necessary fictions

"Storytelling plays an important part in the vibrant cultural life of Zambia and in many other communities across Africa. This innovative book provides a collection and analysis of oral narrative traditions as practiced by five Bemba-speaking ethnic groups in Zambia. The integration of newly di...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Cancel, Robert, author (author)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, England : Open Book Publishers 2013.
Edition:1st ed
Series:World oral literature series ; Volume 3.
Subjects:
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009423178606719
Table of Contents:
  • Audio-Video Resources
  • Foreword / Mark Turin
  • Writing Oral Narrative: The Role and Description of Self in Recording Living Traditions
  • The Tabwa Context: Mature Shifting of Frames and Adolescent Assertion
  • Chiefs, Tricksters and Christians: Bemba Tales and Lessons
  • Bisa Storytelling: The Politics of Hunting, Beer-Drinks, and Elvis
  • Telling Tales While Keeping Secrets: Two Lunda Storytelling Sessions
  • Stories on Demand: A Performance Session Among the Bwile
  • Conclusion: Lessons from Frozen Moments.