The Mwindo Epic from the Banyanga by Daniel Biebuyck, Kahombo C. Mateene

The Mwindo Epic from the Banyanga

Daniel Biebuyck, Kahombo C. Mateene

168 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics adventurous hopeful reflective fast-paced

Description

A dynamic translation of the timeless African epic.The feats of the hero Mwindo are glorified in this epic work, sung and narrated in a Bantu language and acted out by a member of the Nyanga tribe in the remote forest regions of what is now the De...

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Community Reviews Summary of 9 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
informative 66%
lighthearted 66%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
hopeful 33%
inspiring 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.56

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