Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali

By Djibril Tamsir Niane

Level six

Ninth grade

2 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

2 credit hours

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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.