Popular Proverbs - An Entrance to Palestinian Culture (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Alucen Learning
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2009
First published:	2009
Authors:	Nasser M Isleem
Dimensions:	152 x 229 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	348
ISBN-13:	978-0-9821595-0-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > General Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > Language teaching & learning material & coursework > General
LSN:	0-9821595-0-1
Barcode:	9780982159507

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