Folktales from the Sahel

by Christopher Kirkley

Collection of folktales from the Sahel. Stories about djinni, enchanted cities, and hidden treasures, mixed with contemporary urban legends. Oral tales collected in the desert regions of Mali and Niger and retold by Christopher Kirkley, many written here for the first time. 48 pages, published in a limited edition of 250.

48 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2018

Reviews

[Manasseh Ozoemena]

I liked the story of jobar the dragon

[ronny]

enjoyed having this insight into folktales from a place i mostly know through the music of Sahel Sounds. i wish some of the "tales" weren't so skeletal, but overall it's a nice piece.