The Bird Boy's Song
Author | : Steve Chimombo |
Publisher | : African Books Collective |
Total Pages | : 72 |
Release | : 2021-07-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789996066078 |
ISBN-13 | : 999606607X |
Rating | : 4/5 (07X Downloads) |
Download or read book The Bird Boy's Song written by Steve Chimombo and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2021-07-09 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bird Boy's Song is a retelling of the common Malawian folk story. "The Orphan and the Slave". The story recounts a slave's usurpation of his master's place, which he enjoys for a short time, until he is unmasked. The author used modern storytelling techniques to dramatise this popular trickster tale.