The House with No Door: African Riddle-Poems

Brian Swann

Language: English

Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1998

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When is a riddle not a riddle? When it's a riddle-poem Riddle poems are unique. The succinct poetic images in this delightful and often moving collection have been gathered from various African sources by Brian Swann, a preeminent scholar, poet, and collector of riddles from around the globe. Warm and colorful paintings by renowned author-illustrator Ashley Bryan make this book a treasure. There are twenty-two poetic visions to ponder in this noteworthy collection.

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Title
The House with No Door: African Riddle-Poems
Author
Brian Swann
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Publication year
1998
Condition
Fair
Binding
Hardback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0152008055
ISBN 13
9780152008055
Illustrator
Bryan, Ashley

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