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Diop, Birago
Diop, Birago (Birago Ishmael Diop), 1906–89, Senegalese author who wrote in French. He was best known for his collections of aphoristic stories based on African folk tales, including Contes d'Amadou Koumba (1947; tr. Tales of Amadou Koumba, 1966). Diop also published a poetry anthology, Leurres et lueurs [lures and glimmers] (1960). In addition to writing, he held several official veterinary posts in Africa and was Senegalese ambassador to Tunisia. [eng] |
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Birago Diop
Senegal: tourisme, histoire, geographie, culture, hotellerie, economie, photos, faune, flore, sports, loisirs, parcs ... [fra] |
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Diop, Birago. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
Senegalese author who wrote in French. He was best known for his collections of aphoristic stories based on African folk tales, including Contes d’Amadou Koumba (1947; tr. Tales of Amadou Koumba, 1966). Diop also published a poetry anthology, Leurres et lueurs [lures and glimmers] (1960). In addition to writing, he held several official veterinary posts in Africa and was Senegalese ambassador to Tunisia. [eng] |
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Afrikanische Literatur - Birago Diop
Afrikanische Literatur - Birago Diop [deu] |
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Diop, Birago (Litteraturnettet)
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Birago Diop
Senegalese poet and story-teller who recorded traditional oral folktales of the Wolof people. Diop become known as one of the most prominent African francophone writers. His work helped to reestablish general interest in the African folktales published in European languages. [eng] |
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