African Wisdom A Personal Collection of Setswana Proverbs |
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| Author:
| Kuzwayo, Ellen K. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7957-0083-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2002 |
| Publisher: | Kwela Books
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $9.00 |
Book Description:
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The book provides a unique insight into folkloric African wisdom by analyzing and offering anecdotal usage of Setswana proverbs. The author recounts tales from her rural youth and explains her philosophy on the healing power of proverbs. Also contained are a selection of Setswana proverbs, each with a literal English translation and an explanation of its meaning. The subjects addressed include the individual, the society, and the family.
The book provides a unique insight into folkloric African wisdom by analyzing and offering anecdotal usage of Setswana proverbs. The author recounts tales from her rural youth and explains her philosophy on the healing power of proverbs. Also contained are a selection of Setswana proverbs, each with a literal English translation and an explanation of its meaning. The subjects addressed include the individual, the society, and the family.