ISBN: 9780243941018 - recueil de sentences et dictons usités en corse: avec traduction et lexique (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of 150-200 seminal Corsican proverbs and sayings. The author presents the original proverb as written in the 19th century followed by a free translation into a more widely understood and modern literary style, then offers a commentary which elucidates the profound intent and cultural insights embedded within the proverb which provided the foundation of Corsican culture and societal mores. Whether you are a student of the region, a visitor wanting to understand more about the people, or simply wish to enjoy deep insights into humanity, there is much to savor in this collection of common sense, wisdom and good humor â" qualities that endure despite changing times. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…