Expression and Literature
Songiso Mvalo
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Expression and Literature
Published
2015
Publisher
MZUNI Press
Pages
169
ISBN-13
9789990804027
Description
Tumbuka is the dominant language in the Northern Region of Malawi. It is, however, also spoken in large pockets of Kasungu District in the Central Region and also in the Eastern Province of Zambia, and in Lundazi District in particular. Tonga, spoken in Nkhatabay and Nkhotakota, is like a cousin to Tumbuka with a close resemblance in their phonetics. Like other Bantu languages, Tumbuka is very expressive, but can also be very economic in communication or use of words, and yet clearly delivering the desired message. This can be done through the use of idioms, proverbs, or ideophones. This collection is on commonly used Tumbuka ideophones, where an ideophone shall mean "a word describing a situation, or a state of affairs, or a set of actions - all in one word." It is the intention of this collection to provoke both interest in the use of ideophones as a form of expression in literature and to expound on the richness of Bantu languages.
Subjects
Tumbuka/Tonga-English and English-Tumbuka/Tonga dictionary
Parlons citumbuka
Tumbuka proverbs
Table of concords and paradigm of verbs of the Tumbuka language
Mabizinesi gha phindu
V̳asepuka na v̳asungwana
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Expression and Literature?
This edition of Expression and Literature has approximately 169 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Expression and Literature?
For most readers, Expression and Literature typically takes between 3h 31m and 2h 21m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 42,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 49m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 6 days • Estimated word count: 42,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Expression and Literature?
The estimated word count for Expression and Literature is approximately 42,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Expression and Literature?
Expression and Literature was written by Songiso Mvalo.
When was Expression and Literature published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.