African wisdom

a personal collection of Setswana proverbs

Kwela Books (1998)

9780795700835

56 pages | 10 x 190 mm | en_US

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Dewey 398.9/9639775

LC Classification PN6519.T75 .K89 1998

LC Control No. 99161386

Subject

Proverbs, Tswana
Proverbs, Tswana - Translations Into English

Plot

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.

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