02271cam a22003373u 4500 64038 UtSlPG 20260610134456.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DT GR Struyf, Ivo, 1876-1950 Uit den Kunstschat der Bakongos Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-12-13 Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Uit den Kunstschat der Bakongos" by Ivo Struyf is a collection of African fables, myths, comedic stories, and educational tales written in the early 20th century. This work aims to present the oral traditions and the rich cultural heritage of the Bakongo people, a Bantu ethnic group from the Congo region. The stories included showcase various aspects of their folklore, particularly the morals and societal norms inherent in their narratives. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the author's motivation and approach in gathering these stories during his time in the Kwango mission. Struyf shares insights into the oral tradition of storytelling among the Bakongos, reflecting on how tales are passed down generations, often performed with considerable artistry and rhythm. He emphasizes the significance of these stories as a means to understand the customs, beliefs, and values of the Bakongo people, positioning the tales as a treasure trove of knowledge about their way of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Tales -- Congo (Democratic Republic) Folk literature, African Folklore -- Congo (Democratic Republic) Kongo (African people) -- Folklore https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64038 104862 104862