TREASURE IN WORDS - HAUSA FOLK TALES

Step into the magical world of African fairy tales! Discover the treasure trove of stories from the Hausa people, where words shine like precious stones. Experience extraordinary adventures, folk wisdom, and oriental customs in this monumental book.

• Monumental collection of West African Hausa folk tales
• Inspired by Tales from One Thousand and One Nights
• Immersive world of oriental stories
• Learn the customs, proverbs, and folk wisdom of the Hausa people
• Universal truths and values conveyed in the tales
• Aku the guide - parrot-narrator, vizier of the fairy-tale world

"Treasure in Words" is the Polish translation of the book Magana Jari Ce, written by Nigerian writer Abubakar Imam in the 1930s. This book is the African equivalent of "Tales from One Thousand and One Nights", containing stories of the Hausa people, motifs from Arabian, Indian, and European fairy tales, set in the cultural context of Africa. The reader is drawn into the world of oriental stories, learning the customs, proverbs, folk wisdom, and traditional dishes of the Hausa people. Some stories convey universal truths and values, others show the cultural specificity of the Hausa, and still others simply entertain. The guide through this extraordinary land is Aku, the parrot-narrator of the tales, who, thanks to his wisdom, received the title of vizier.

Dialog Wydawnictwo Akademickie presents this unique edition in paperback, with 648 pages. A true feast for lovers of fairy tales and African culture. The book literally draws the reader into the world of oriental stories, where, incidentally, he will learn the customs, proverbs, folk wisdom or traditional dishes of the Hausa people. Some stories convey universal truths and values, others show the cultural specificity of the Hausa, and still others simply entertain. The guide through this extraordinary land is Aku, the parrot-narrator of the tales, who, thanks to his wisdom, received the title of vizier.

Discover an extraordinary, fairy-tale treasure trove, where words shine like precious stones. Let yourself be carried away on a journey through the land of the Hausa people, where magic and wisdom intertwine in unforgettable stories. This is the perfect read for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the richness of African culture and tradition. Let Aku, the parrot-narrator, guide you through this fascinating world, full of adventure, humor and universal truths.