SynopsisOver 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., Over many centuries, African people have offered the world an abundance or proverbs, fables, riddles, songs, and poetry that have been passed down orally from generation to generation. Now African Proverbs carries you on a journey of cultural discovery across the regions of that vast continent, offering meaningful and often poetic sayings as a source of learning and inspiration. You'll feel the torment of love as expressed in Swahili poems, learn the wisdom of great leaders and political thinkers, and see nature's influence on man reflected in brief but powerful stories. With an entry for each day, this valuable collection provides a reflective commemoration of Africa's rich heritage--one that you can share with others, and draw from all year round., 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.
LC Classification NumberPN6505