Oral Narrative in Afghanistan - The Individual in Tradition

This book, first published in 1990, studies the oral fiction entertainments of Afghanistan by focusing on aspects of the oral narrative process which can be observed in individual performances.

List of contents

1. Theoretical Background 2. Background to Performance 3. Mār Čučeh: Story Learning and Story Patterns 3.1. Mār Čučeh A and B: Adī’s Story 3.2. Mār Čučeh C, E, and F: Mādar Zāher Revises 3.3. Mār Čučeh D and E: Māhgol’s Story 4. The Tale of Mangy-Head 5. Lion and Leopard: Dispute to Fable 6. Conclusion

About the author

Margaret A. Mills

Summary

This book, first published in 1990, studies the oral fiction entertainments of Afghanistan by focusing on aspects of the oral narrative process which can be observed in individual performances.

Product details

• Authors: Margaret A. Mills, Mills Margaret A.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.12.2020
• EAN: 9780367265618
• ISBN: 978-0-367-26561-8
• No. of pages: 500
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Afghanistan
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Afghanistan, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Folklore, myths & legends, Literary studies: general, Folklore studies / Study of myth (mythology)