Theory of the Utenzi genre (MS 53826d)
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Title:
Theory of the Utenzi genre (MS 53826d)
Series Title:
Hichens Collection : Poems, Prosody, Songs, and Photographs
Creator:
Hichens, William, -1944 ( Author, Primary )
Publication Date:
Language:
English
Materials:
Paper ( medium )
Technique:
Typescript manuscript on thin papers; some papers are of very small size

Subjects

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

Notes

Abstract:
This section contains material related to the poetic genre known as Tendi, usually a long or epic poem. Hichens provides some theoretical information on the types of tendi, as well as giving some examples of poems. He also elaborates, in particular, on the ‘Takhmisa’ and ‘Hamziyya’ genres. ( en )
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Date of Composition is unknown
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Languages: English (Roman script)
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Extent: 25 leaves
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Purchased from Kegan Paul, 26 November 1948
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Incipit: Tendi as plays. All tendi are designed for public performance.
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VIAF (name authority) : Hichens, William, -1944 : URI http://viaf.org/viaf/250560982
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Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Swahili Coast
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Publication information: Harries, L. 1962. Swahili Poetry. Oxford University Press, London
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Publication information: Knappert, J. 1979. Four Centuries of Swahili Verse. Heinemann, London

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Holding Location:
Archives and Special Collections
Rights Management:
This item may be in the public domain. Its status has yet to be assessed.
Resource Identifier:
MS 53826 ( SOAS manuscript number )
MS 53826d ( SOAS manuscript number )