Hausa Tales and Traditions: An English Translation of Tatsuniyoyi na Hausa.

Abstract

Part 1 Mainly animals: spider hare jackal lion cat goat hyena a miscellany. Part 2 Caricatures - ethnic and other stereotypes: Maguje Fulani Gwari the Kano man Sokoto men Kanuri Tuareg and Buzu Nupe stupid country folk the Malam the barber all Hausas. Part 3 Moralizing: women poverty gratitude the will of God miscellaneous morals. Part 4 Men and women young men and maidens. Part 5 Dilemma tales. Part 6 Cases at law.