West Africa
Senegal
Post-colonial
French
Folklore/Short Stories
Collection of 19 traditional Senegalese folk tales retold in French, transcribed from accounts of the author's family griot, featuring animals, people, and supernatural beings.
Literary Significance
Restored general interest in African folktales; Diop was leading voice of Négritude movement
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editorial-summarynot primary textCollection of 19 traditional Senegalese folk tales retold in French, transcribed from accounts of the author's family griot, featuring animals, people, and supernatural beings. Restored general interest in African folktales; Diop was leading voice of Négritude movement
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