{"product_id":"sonjara-9780253343376","title":"SonJara","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe epic of \"Son-Jara\" (also known as \"Sunjata\" or \"Sundiata\") celebrates the exploits of the legendary founder of the \"Empire of Old Mali\" and is recited among Mandekan-speaking peoples of West Africa. This text provides historical and contextual frameworks for understanding this African epic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for previous editions: \"... a major addition to the literature on oral traditions and ... a useful commentary on the conceptions and uses of various spiritual powers in Mande society.\" Journal of Religion in Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eThe Hero\u003cbr\u003eThe Bard\u003cbr\u003eThe Text\u003cbr\u003eThe Epic\u003cbr\u003eAnnotations\u003cbr\u003eGenealogy\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400677466455,"sku":"9780253343376","price":35.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780253343376.jpg?v=1730471271","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sonjara-9780253343376","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}