Oral Literature of the Luo

This is the sixth title in a series of titles focussing on the oral literary tradition of various East African ethnic groups - the Maasai the Embu and the Mbeere amongst others - published by EAEP. Okumba Miruka particularly known for his contribution to oral literature in Kenya sets out to contexualise his subject by first explaining about the Luo people and culture - from migratory patterns and economic activity to the concept of divinity death warfare and Luo cuisine and eating culture. He then approaches the oral literature of the Luo through the genres of riddles proverbs poetry and narratives. For each genre he offers a general introduction notes on style convention performance and social function and a wide range of samples or 'primary texts' with commentaries.