142 p. Includes bibliography. This book presents a selection of six narratives, as told by four Ilianen Manobo raconteurs, along with a description of the dynamic array of rhetorical devices for enabling the Manobo storyteller to become a master of dramatic entertainment.

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Title

The Singing Rooster: A Manobo Chief Emphasizes the Manobo Work Ethic

Publisher

Linguistic Society of the Philippines

Publication Date

2009

Language

English

ISBN 10

9717800308

ISBN 13

9789717800301

Binding

Soft cover

Condition

Fine

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This book presents a selection of six narratives, as told by four Ilianen Manobo raconteurs, along with a description of the dynamic array of rhetorical devices for enabling the Manobo storyteller to become a master of dramatic entertainment.

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