As They Say in Zanzibar: Proverbial Wisdom from around the World
Author(s): David Crystal
Proverbs are fascinating in what they tell us about a culture's view of everyday life: whether it be the importance of animals or the significance of the weather, proverbial wisdom is a key factor in understanding different peoples and cultures. Here David Crystal, the world's leading commentator on language, takes us on a global tour of the world's proverbs. Whether you are in Andorra, China or Tierra del Fuego, there is a nugget of local wisdom to inform and entertain.Some proverbs to entertain:
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- : HarperCollins Publishers
- : Collins
- : 1.04326
- : 01 September 2006
- : 2 Inches X 6.19 Inches X 9.38 Inches
- : books
Special Fields
- : David Crystal
- : Paperback
- : 398.9
- : very good
- : 720