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Title:Predominant themes of Edo (Bini) oral poetry
Author:Elimimian, I.I.ISNI
Year:1986
Periodical:Nigeria Magazine
Volume:54
Issue:3
Pages:104-112
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:Edo
oral poetry (form)
Abstract:Discussion of traditional Edo dynastic poetry, which centres around the personality of the Oba, and of Edo oral poetry whose themes focus on cultural heritage, love, satire, death, and festival. Examples of Edo oral poems have been included with English translations. Notes, ref.
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