{"product_id":"features-of-yoruba-oral-poetry-paperback","title":"Features of Yoruba Oral Poetry - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOlatunji O. Olatunde\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 284\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 02, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44751104639111,"sku":"9781636525051","price":50.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/EtXYRW3f3-9781636525051.webp?v=1780033812","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/features-of-yoruba-oral-poetry-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}