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Marrakech is the heart and lifeblood of Morocco’s ancient storytelling tradition. For nearly a thousand years, storytellers have gathered in the Jemaa el Fna, the legendary square of the city, to recount ancient folktales and fables to rapt audiences. But this unique chain of oral tradition that has passed seamlessly from generation to generation is teetering on the brink of extinction. The competing distractions of television, movies and the internet have drawn the crowds away from the storytellers and few have the desire to learn the stories and continue their legacy. Richard Hamilton has witnessed at first hand the death throes of this rich and captivating tradition and, in the labyrinth of the Marrakech medina, has tracked down the last few remaining storytellers, recording stories that are replete with the mysteries and beauty of the Maghreb.
Publisher : Tauris Parke; Reprint edition (June 18, 2019)
Language : English
Paperback : 264 pages
ISBN-10 : 1838600000
ISBN-13 : 978-1838600006
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.45 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
Customers say
Customers find the stories in the book meaningful and entertaining, with morals. They describe it as a fun and amusing read that is highly recommended for travelers visiting Morocco.
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