Children of the sago: Muyu texts (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9783985541522)

This collection of ten texts offers a unique glimpse into the language and culture of the Muyu, a Papuan people living in the heart of New Guinea. It features narratives from six storytellers, all of which have been transcribed, translated, and linguistically annotated. The presentation follows a two-part structure: first, a parallel-text format with Muyu and English arranged in columns; second, an interlinearized version for detailed linguistic analysis. The texts revolve around two central themes-myths of origin and accounts of encounters with animals. A brief introduction to the Muyu language and its speakers precedes the texts, providing essential context for readers from both linguistic and anthropological backgrounds.

Author: Alexander Zahrer
ISBN-10: 3985541523
ISBN-13: 9783985541522
Publisher: Language Science Press
Language: English
Published: 07/04/2025
Pages: 328
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.75d