List of Authors and Biographies (MS 53503b)
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Title:
List of Authors and Biographies (MS 53503b)
Series Title:
Hichens Collection : Swahili Literature
Creator:
Hichens, William, -1944 ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Handwritten and typescript manuscript : Black ink on thin paper; handwritten notes with pencil

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:
Swahili Literature ( LCSH )
Swahili poetry ( LCSH )
Biography ( LCSH )
Kiswahili mashairi
Genre:
Notes
Records (Documents) ( LCGFT )
Spatial Coverage:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
Coordinates:
-9.633997 x 39.778998

Notes

Abstract:
The first 7 pages of this section of MS 53503 contain the outline of the book on Swahili Literature that Hichens had intended to publish. He planned to divide the book into 30 chapters and to cover the history of Swahili literature in the period between 11th and 20th century. After the chapters outline, miscellaneous papers contain biographical information on some of the poets, including Muyaka (from the Taylor’s papers), Ali Koti, Seyyid Mundhar, Seyyd Mansab (notes from Hinawy) et al, and the genealogy of the most important poets. There are also a few unreadable pages written with pencil. The last 2 pages contain the acknowledgments to all those who helped Hichens in collecting the material for the book, as well as those who helped in the writing of the book. The content of this manuscript should be consulted together with Mss 53491 and 53495, as the latter are also collection of material for the publication of an anthology of Swahili Poets. ( en )
General Note:
Date of Composition: circa 1930 AD (circa 1349 A.H.)
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Languages: English (Roman script)
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Extent: 40 leaves
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Purchased from Kegan Paul, 6 October 1948
General Note:
Incipit: History of Swahili Literature. Introduction: (Conspectus). Foreword: Scope of the work
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See SOAS University of London manuscripts Mss 53491 and 53495
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VIAF (name authority) : Hichens, William, -1944 : URI http://viaf.org/viaf/250560982
General Note:
Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
This item is likely protected by copyright. Its status has yet to be assessed.
Resource Identifier:
MS 53503 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 53503b ( SOAS manuscript number )