![]() ![]() In the literature classroom, at secondary and tertiary level, Seid's imagery should resonate and appeal to the sensibilities of African learners from similar socio-cultural and historical environments. African readers, young and old, regardless of locality, will hear echoes of the folktales, fables, and legends narrated by their grandmothers of an evening under the stars or by the fireside. Rhythm of life, captivating, lyrical, spellbinding magic! With fertile, protean imagination, griot and bard recite the prowess and deeds of their distant ancestors or sing of the beauty and charms of their betrothed." Romantized scenes from Seid's boyhood, like the festival depicted here, as well as stories from the golden age of empires and other timeless tales in this collection evoke positive images of Chad and Africa more generally. All this time, the tom-toms are vibrating, their frenzy marvelously matching the dancers movements. ![]() They stamp the ground furiously with their feet: a cloud of dust envelops them in a tremendous halo of glory. Simulating combat, they brandish their assegais, crouch, rise up and face off in rapid succession. The young perform war dances, competing in strength, agility and skill. Their staccato boom echoes through the savannah and over the rolling, sandy hills. The drums reverberate, roar, summon to the dance. Excitement fills the air a tumult is unleashed. ![]() "In the evening, there are traditional games. ![]()
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