Description: This book offers a journey through the folk literature and culture of the Mehri people, an enigmatic community inhabiting rugged terrain between Yemen and Oman. It presents a rare glimpse into their traditional storytelling and the rich tapestry of their cultural heritage. The author has painstakingly gathered and translated a captivating collection of folk tales, providing a unique window into the past and present of this fascinating group. Beyond mere entertainment, these tales are conduits of wisdom, delving into Mehri traditions, values, and their profound connection to the natural world. From tales of valiant warriors and cunning protagonists to poignant love stories and cautionary tales, this book preserves a vibrant oral tradition that has shaped Mehri identity for centuries. By exploring the themes of kinship, duty, courage, and resilience that permeate these narratives, the author invites readers to appreciate the enduring legacy of the Mehri people. This book is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling as a means of preserving cultural heritage and fostering a sense of community. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Author: Alfred Jahn
Book Title: Die Mehri-Sprache in Südarabien (Classic Reprint)
Language: German
Topic: Fiktion, Allgemein
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Genre: Classics
Publication Year: 2018
Original Language: German
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Fiction
Intended Audience: Adults
Personalize: No
Inscribed: No
Ex Libris: No
Personalized: No
Signed: No
Item Weight: 15 oz
Number of Pages: 299
Type: textbook