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BEHIND THE BACK OF THE MOUNTAIN. Black Folktales from Southern Africa

BEHIND THE BACK OF THE MOUNTAIN. Black Folktales from Southern Africa

Children's BooksFolklore
Pages
102
Published
1973
Language
English

Synopsis

This collection brings together traditional Black folktales from Southern Africa, offering a glimpse into the rich oral traditions of the region. These stories often feature animal characters and human figures, imparting lessons and entertaining readers with their imaginative plots. It's a journey into cultural heritage through timeless narratives.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

WhimsicalAdventurousInformative

Genres

Children's Books Folklore

About the author

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Verna Aardema

Verna Norberg Aardema Vugteveen (June 6, 1911 – May 11, 2000), best known by the name Verna Aardema, was an American writer of children's books. Verna Norberg was born in New Era, Michigan. She graduated from Michigan State University with a B.A. of Journalism in 1934. She worked as a grade school teacher from 1934 to 1973 and became a correspondent for the Muskegon Chronicle in 1951, a job that lasted until 1972, the year before she retired from teaching. In her senior year at Michigan St...