Dilemma story

Dilemma story

A dilemma story (also dilemma tale) is an African story-form intended to provoke discussion. They are used as a form of both entertainment and instruction.[1]

References

  1. ^ Bascom, William Russell (1975). African dilemma tales. Walter de Gruyter. p. 1. ISBN 9789027975096. 

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