We start the collection with a tale about a wrestling match between Hyena and
Lizard. It was told by Fofana Badji in 1960. The story is presented on three
separate pages: 1. the full Jóola text with interlineal translation, 2. a literal
translation of the text into English, and 3. a free translation into English.
For the free translation I have used in a very restricted way the visual conventions
developed by Dennis Tedlock. The Jóola text has an audio player so you can follow
read the text as the same time as hear it spoken. The next tale was told by
Bakari Baji in 1961 and it is about the Boy who is able to speak well. (The
full interlineal text and sound is in place. The literal translation is being
work on and the free translation is yet to come.)
Hyena and Lizard | ||||
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| The Full Text. | ||||
Who Is Able to Speak Well | ||||
| The Full Text. |
A
Literal Translation,
(in process) |
A Free Translation (forthcoming) | ||