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Blood on the Tides – The Ozidi Saga and Oral Epic Narratology: 60 (Rochester Studies in African History and the Diaspora)

SKU: 9781580464871

7,670.00

Explore the profound “Ozidi Saga,” a seminal African oral epic, in this expert analysis. Scholar Isidore Okpewho dissects this Nigerian Delta warrior saga, revealing its rich oral literature roots and connection to socio-political contexts. The book illuminates the epic’s diverse performances, its transcription, and its influence on modern African creative writing. This essential work offers deep insights into narratology and literary analysis for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of African history and global epic traditions.

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Description

  • Publisher : University of Rochester Press (25 May 2014)
  • Language : English
  • Hardcover : 296 pages
  • ISBN-10 : 1580464874
  • ISBN-13 : 978-1580464871
  • Item Weight : 635 g
  • Dimensions : 15.19 x 1.75 x 22.91 cm
  • Country of Origin : India