The Greatest Books of All Time on Oral Tradition

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This list represents a comprehensive and trusted collection of the greatest books. Developed through a specialized algorithm, it brings together 759 'best of' book lists to form a definitive guide to the world's most acclaimed books. For those interested in how these books are chosen, additional details can be found on the rankings page.

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Rank Book Authors Year Country Language Actions
4731 The Making of Homeric Verse Milman Parry 1971 American English
7180 Retold African American Folktales David Haynes 1996 American Unknown
13716 Kintu Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi 2014 Ugandan English
15682 Fireside Book Of Folk Songs Norman Lloyd Unknown English
15902 The Singer Of Tales Albert Bates Lord 1960 American English