Jamaica Negro Proverbs And Sayings (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162936307)

Jamaica Negro Proverbs And Sayings is a collection of traditional proverbs and sayings from Jamaica, compiled and edited by Izett Anderson. The book includes over 600 proverbs and sayings that reflect the wisdom, humor, and cultural values of the Jamaican people. The proverbs cover a wide range of topics, including love, family, work, money, and spirituality. Each proverb is presented in Jamaican Creole and is accompanied by an English translation and an explanation of its meaning and context. The book also includes an introduction that provides background information on the history and culture of Jamaica and the importance of proverbs in Jamaican society. Jamaica Negro Proverbs And Sayings is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jamaican culture, language, or folklore.Collected And Classified According To Subjects. Includes A Glossary And Pronunciation Guide, As Well As Sections On Proverbs, And Riddles.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: Izett Anderson, Frank Cundall
ISBN-10: 1162936304
ISBN-13: 9781162936307
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d