{"product_id":"the-watkins-book-of-african-folklore-by-helen-nde-9781786788962","title":"The Watkins Book of African Folklore","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining vivid storytelling, astonishing imagination and careful research, \u003cem\u003eThe Watkins Book of African Folklore\u003c\/em\u003e is the ultimate collection of African folklore. With 50 entertaining tales and commentary from noted folklorist Helen Nde, it is presented in a beautiful, foiled gift package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom creation myths and foundation legends to fascinating stories of human relationships and amusing animal tales, these stories provide a diverse look at the countries and cultures across the African continent. Noted folklorist Helen Nde also provides marvellous context for history and colonial influences for the stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead 50 stories that take you north to Egypt, west to Sierra Leone, east to Somalia, south to South Africa and many places in-between. Discover the geographical and cultural variety of the continent with stories such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Algeria:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Story of the First Man and Woman,\" who meet when they struggle over access to a well but go on to have 100 children and start the human race.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Sudan:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Okwa and the River Maiden,\" a tale about the great-grandson of the first man who seeks the river spirit's approval to marry two river maidens, half women and half crocodiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Zimbabwe:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Moon and His Wives,\" a story about the first man who pleads with the creator to become mortal and go to earth, where the first star becomes his companion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Ghana:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"How Goat Caused a War\" by tricking the Supreme Being and giving his holy message to the wrong prince.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Tanzania:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"The Singing Kaguru Birds,\" who offer help and riches to poor folk in exchange for a strict rule or even a trick.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully researched and vividly retold, these stories represent a vital and fresh perspective on African Folktales for anyone interested in folktales, mythology and storytelling from around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Random House New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072927285484,"sku":"9781786788962","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4418663482824.jpg?v=1765133240","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-watkins-book-of-african-folklore-by-helen-nde-9781786788962","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}