Naipaul, V. S., 1932-

The masque of Africa : glimpses of African belief / V.S. Naipaul. - First North American edition - 241 pages ; 25 cm.

Originally published: London : Picador, 2010.

The tomb at Kasubi -- Sacred places -- Men possessed -- The forest king -- Children of the old forest -- Private monuments, private wastelands.

A cultural travelogue analyzes the role of religion, mythology, and other belief systems in Africa, tracing the author's journeys from Uganda and Nigeria through the Ivory Coast and South Africa.

9780307270733

2010001256


Africa--Religion.
Africa--Description and travel.
Africa--Religion.
Africa--Description and travel.

BL2400 / .N34 2010

200.96/09051 200.96