Sundiata: an epic of old Mali
D.T. Niane; translated by G.D. Pickett.
- Harlow: Longman, 1994.
- viii, 101 pages Colour illustrations, map 19 cm.
- Longman African writers Longman African writers. 9780582 264755 .
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Retold by generations of griots - the guardians of African culture - this oral tradition has been handed down from the thirteenth century and captures all the mystery and majesty of medieval African kingship. It is an epic - part history, part legend - and a great adventure story.