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Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali
Djibril Tamsir Niane
Level six
Ninth grade
4 credit hours
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Curriculum details
- Course: Honors Literature and Writing 1
- Level six: Easiest adult literature · See more level six books
- Ninth grade
- Core curriculum
- 4 credit hours
About
This epic tale of the founding of the kingdom of Mali is a wonderful example of West African oral literature.
You can see the epic being performed in the traditional way to music here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOS78ul1_rA
Lecture video
You can watch this video either before or after reading the book.