An African Night's Entertainment Simplified |
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Author:
| Ekwensi, Magnus |
ISBN: | 979-8-3702-0860-7 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2022 |
Publisher: | Independently Published
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $18.00 |
Book Description:
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"Put your money on this sheepskin," the old man said, "and if one of you is awake by the time I finish my story, he gets everything we've collected." Men of all ages, as well as children and women, put money on the sheepskin next to the old storyteller. He waited until they were all seated. He himself sat down and smiled on the catifa. "It is a long story about love, revenge, and adventures. We could sit here until the moon goes out, and it still wouldn't be told. It's enough to...
More Description"Put your money on this sheepskin," the old man said, "and if one of you is awake by the time I finish my story, he gets everything we've collected."
Men of all ages, as well as children and women, put money on the sheepskin next to the old storyteller. He waited until they were all seated. He himself sat down and smiled on the catifa. "It is a long story about love, revenge, and adventures. We could sit here until the moon goes out, and it still wouldn't be told. It's enough to keep you busy all night: