SWA Fables / Fabeln / Fabels – Joachim Voigts

R300,00

Published by Gamsberg Publishers, 1978
ISBN 10: 0868480096 / ISBN 13: 9780868480091
Hardcover.   English Translation: Olga Levinson. Afrikaans Vertaling: Hans Viljoen. Publication of 143 pages. Landscape.

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SWA Fables / Fabeln / Fabels is a unique collection of animal stories set in Namibia, crafted by Joachim Voigts. Presented in German, English, and Afrikaans, these fables bring local wildlife—like the iconic guinea-fowl (Tarentaal)—to life while teaching timeless moral lessons.

The stories blend traditional fable structures with the landscapes, animals, and cultural nuances of South West Africa, offering readers insight into survival, nature, and social norms. Ideal for children, educators, and collectors, this collection preserves an important part of regional literary heritage and introduces young readers to ethical storytelling through anthropomorphic animal characters.

Whether read in German, English, or Afrikaans, these fables transport readers into a world where lessons of wisdom and community are taught by the animals themselves, keeping the spirit of African folktales alive.

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