Uit den Kunstschat der Bakongos

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Struyf, Ivo, 1876-1950

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Uit den Kunstschat der Bakongos" by Ivo Struyf is a collection of African fables, myths, comedic stories, and educational tales written in the early 20th century. This work aims to present the oral traditions and the rich cultural heritage of the Bakongo people, a Bantu ethnic group from the Congo region. The stories included showcase various aspects of their folklore, particularly the morals and societal norms inherent in their narratives. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the author's motivation and approach in gathering these stories during his time in the Kwango mission. Struyf shares insights into the oral tradition of storytelling among the Bakongos, reflecting on how tales are passed down generations, often performed with considerable artistry and rhythm. He emphasizes the significance of these stories as a means to understand the customs, beliefs, and values of the Bakongo people, positioning the tales as a treasure trove of knowledge about their way of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2020-12-13