{"product_id":"when-lion-could-fly-and-other-tales-from-africa","title":"When Lion Could Fly: And Other Tales from Africa (RARE BOOKS)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"obqri8\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"314\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhen Lion Could Fly: And Other Tales from Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a storytelling anthology that brings together traditional folktales from different regions of Africa. The stories are rooted in oral storytelling traditions and are passed down across generations, reflecting cultural values, imagination, and moral lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eThe central idea running through the collection is the use of animals, especially the lion, as symbolic characters that represent strength, pride, wisdom, and human behavior. In the title story, the imaginative concept of a time when the lion could fly is used to highlight themes of change, consequence, and the balance of power in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eOther tales in the collection typically explore moral lessons such as honesty, cleverness, respect for nature, community cooperation, and the consequences of greed or arrogance. The stories are simple in structure but rich in symbolism, often ending with clear lessons that reflect traditional African wisdom and worldview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eOverall, the book serves as both entertainment and cultural preservation, introducing readers to the richness of African oral storytelling traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5ufj0k\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhen Lion Could Fly: And Other Tales from Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e does not have a single identifiable author. It is a compiled collection of traditional African folktales that have been retold and adapted by various editors and folklorists across different editions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003eThe original stories come from oral traditions shared by many African cultures over centuries, rather than from one individual writer. As a result, the “authorship” belongs collectively to the storytellers and communities who preserved and transmitted these tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1855\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eDifferent published versions may credit different editors or compilers depending on the edition, but the work itself is best understood as a cultural anthology rather than a single-author book.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276640088321,"sku":"2NH8FA0OX-Used","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/WhenLionCouldFly.jpg?v=1637672533","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/when-lion-could-fly-and-other-tales-from-africa","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}