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Tajemnice malgaskiego pisma sorabe
The mysteries of sorabe, the Malagasy writing system

Author(s): Albert Zięba
Subject(s): Anthropology, Cultural Anthropology / Ethnology, 19th Century
Published by: Wydawnictwa Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego
Keywords: Madagascar; Antemoro; sorabe; writing system; manuscripts; Muslims
Summary/Abstract: Sorabe is a unique system of writing based on the Arabic alphabet, adapted to the specific needs of the Malagasy language. The author, who is a collector of historic artefacts from Madagascar based permanently in the country, tries to shed some light on the mysteries of the sorabe manuscripts, their history and importance for Madagascar’s culture.

  • Page Range: 49-58
  • Page Count: 10
  • Publication Year: 2022
  • Language: Polish
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