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African wisdom : a personal collection of Setswana proverbs
- Title
- African wisdom : a personal collection of Setswana proverbs / Ellen K. Kuzwayo.
- Author
- Kuzwayo, Ellen
- Publication
- Roggebaai : Kwela Books, ©1998.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | PN6519.T75 K89 1998 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- 56 p.; 19 cm.
- Summary
- 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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- ISBN
- 9780795700835
- 0795700830
- LCCN
- 99161386
- OCLC
- ocm42644078
- 42644078
- SCSB-538343
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library