Ancient Proverbs And Maxims From Burmese Sources: Or The Niti Literature Of Burma (1886) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104019457)

Ancient Proverbs and Maxims from Burmese Sources: Or The Niti Literature of Burma (1886) is a book written by James Gray. The book is a collection of proverbs and maxims that are derived from Burmese sources. The proverbs and maxims are part of the Niti Literature of Burma, which is a collection of moral and ethical teachings that have been passed down through generations. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to Burmese literature and the Niti Literature of Burma. It also provides a brief history of Burma and its people. The second part of the book is a collection of proverbs and maxims that are arranged in alphabetical order. Each proverb or maxim is presented in Burmese script, followed by a transliteration and an English translation. The proverbs and maxims in the book cover a wide range of topics, including wisdom, virtue, friendship, love, and morality. They are intended to provide guidance and inspiration to readers, and to help them lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Overall, Ancient Proverbs and Maxims from Burmese Sources: Or The Niti Literature of Burma (1886) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Burmese literature, culture, and history. It provides a unique insight into the moral and ethical teachings of the Burmese people, and offers practical wisdom that is still relevant today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Gray
ISBN-10: 1104019450
ISBN-13: 9781104019457
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/26/2009
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d