Popular Proverbs: An Entrance to Palestinian Culture - Couverture souple

Isleem, Nasser M

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0982159501 ISBN 13 : 9780982159507

Editeur : Alucen Learning, 2009

Synopsis

This monumental collection of over one thousand proverbs from Palestine and across the Arabic-speaking world provides an informative and entertaining treasure trove of knowledge for anyone with interest in this remarkable culture. The central role of proverbs in daily speech originates from a universal reverence in Arab culture for language and especially poetry. The Arabic language has enjoyed a long tradition of both secular and religious poetry, beginning with the pre-Islamic Jahiliyya poets and continuing today in popular verse. Arabs everywhere take great pride in this tradition and in the Arabic language itself, a pride which is evident in the frequent usage of proverbs in literature, the media and every-day conversation. Given the integral role of proverbs in Palestinian life, and indeed throughout all Arab cultures, the study of such proverbs as used by Palestinians offers a unique perspective on the beliefs and values shared among all Arabs.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Alucen Learning
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0982159501
• ISBN 13: 9780982159507
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 348
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible