Power and the Praise Poem: Southern African Voices in HistoryReprint of the 1982 Russell Sage Foundation book. A thorough study of the political role of the poet in the oral societies of southern Africa which shows how these cultures are constantly changing in response to political and economic situations (contrary to conventional thought). Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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Power and the Praise Poem: Southern African Voices in History Leroy Vail,Landeg White No preview available - 1991 |
Power and the Praise Poem: Southern African Voices in History Leroy Vail,Landeg White No preview available - 1991 |
Power and the Praise Poem: Southern African Voices in History Leroy Vail,Landeg White No preview available - 1991 |