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Sundiata: An Epic of Old Mali

by D. T. Niane

A founding epic of Mali

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A founding epic of Mali

Sundiata Keita’s rise and the founding of the Mali Empire are presented through a tale that blends history and legend. Rooted in a thirteenth-century oral epic and shaped by centuries of spoken transmission, D. T. Niane’s novelization brings this West African tradition into print. The account also offers a window onto medieval African kingship, linking the story of a ruler to the formation of an empire.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Those interested in West African literature and cultural traditions
  • Readers exploring legendary accounts of rulers and empire-building
  • Readers seeking a story grounded in oral epic tradition

Themes

History and legendOral storytellingKingshipEmpire-buildingWest African tradition

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Book overview

Part history, part legend, this is the story of Sundiata Keita: the heroic figure who founded the empire of Mali. A thirteenth-century oral epic, Sundiata sees the full-length tale captured in print for the first time.

This is Sundiata, the epic tale of a man 'great among kings' who, through his legendary deeds and exploits, came to father an empire. For over 800 years, this story has been passed down to generations of listeners through spoken word.

D.T. Niane's novelisation captures all the mystery and majesty of medieval African kingship. This ambitious story ranks alongside the Ancient Greek and Roman classics as one of the world's great adventure stories.

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