The Guardian of the Word (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: Camara Laye
- First Published: 1978
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Adventure
- Time of Work: The thirteenth century
- Setting: Ancient West Africa
- Genres: Long fiction, Adventure
- Subjects: Dictators, Africa or Africans, Love or romance, War, Rulers, Legends, Thirteenth century
- Locales: Africa, ancient
Characters Discussed
Sundiata, a great warrior, brave and resolute but humane. Sundiata’s life follows a pattern common to mythic heroes in many cultures, African and otherwise: the auguries at birth (in this case, a violent storm), an inauspicious youth (he is unable to walk until the age of ten), exile from his homeland (to escape jealous relatives), many tests of bravery and manhood, encounters with supernatural persons and events, and an eventual triumphal return to his homeland. In addition to having courage and prowess, Sundiata is clever and resourceful, an able...
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