{"product_id":"features-of-yoruba-oral-poetry-olatunji-o-olatunde-9781636525051","title":"Features of Yoruba Oral Poetry","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeatures of Yoruba Oral Poetry is primarily an analytic study of the feature class of Yorubá oral poetry. The author describes the literary and stylistic or linguistic devices which are shared by all Yoruba oral poetic forms before isolating which of these feature can be said to characterize the class of poetic form under discussion. Yoruba oral poetry features rich language, proverbs, and rich imagery, using repetition, parallelism, tonal counterpoint, chants, praise names (Oriki), incantations, satire, riddles, and narrative storytelling to convey history, myths, and values, acting as entertainment and cultural education across various genres like Ifá and Ijala, adapting to modernity while preserving tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinguistic Richness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Employs complex, lyrical language, idioms, and proverbs (e.g., in Oriki) to pass on culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepetition \u0026amp; Parallelism\u003c\/strong\u003e: Uses repeated phrases, motifs, and parallel structures (like in Ifá poetry) for memorization and aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonal Language\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leverages Yoruba's tonal nature, using pitch and loudness (tonal counterpoint) for musicality and meaning, crucial in chants like Ijala.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Elements\u003c\/strong\u003e: Includes chants, riddles, praise names (Oriki), incantations, and narrative songs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrative \u0026amp; Didacticism\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tells stories, preserves history, teaches morals, and serves social\/cultural functions, often blending entertainment with education.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Traditional forms adapt to modern contexts, from children's games to university performances, showing resilience and cultural vibrancy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Olatunji O. Olatunde\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1636525059\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781636525051\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Legacy Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/02\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 284\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.60d","brand":"Olatunji O. Olatunde","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48520210907391,"sku":"9781636525051","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cb1b9bb1-048f-4be7-b81d-c004d37f91d3.jpg?v=1778741402","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/features-of-yoruba-oral-poetry-olatunji-o-olatunde-9781636525051","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}