African Proverbs and Wisdom: A Collection for Every Day of the Year, from More Than Forty African Nations - Brossura

Stewart, Julia

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0758202989 ISBN 13: 9780758202987

Casa editrice: Kensington Publishing Corp, 2005

Riassunto

A collection of proverbs, fables, riddles, songs, poetry, and quotes shares uplifting and empowering African wisdom from around the world, and includes such tidbits as, "Do not look for speed in a cheap horse--be content if it neighs." Reprint.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Julia Stewart has a master's degree in African Studies from Ohio University. She has lived in Africa for many years - Kenya, Eritrea, Rwanda, Angola, and is now living in South Africa in the Hanover home of renowned Victorian-era novelist Olive Schreiner. She is the author of Quotable Africa and Quotable African Women.

Product Description:

Over many centuries, the African people have offered the world an abundance of proverbs, fables, riddles, songs and poetry that have been passed down orally from generation to generation. Now this comprehensive collection carries readers on a journey of cultural discovery, offering meaningful, often poetic words as a source of learning and inspiration. With an entry for each day, this lovely volume conveys the depth of diversity of African people and provides a commemoration of Africa's rich cultural heritage.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Kensington Publishing Corp
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0758202989
• ISBN 13: 9780758202987
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 208