Jamaica Negro Proverbs And Sayings


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""Jamaica Negro Proverbs and Sayings"" is a collection of traditional proverbs and sayings passed down through generations of Jamaican people. The book is compiled and edited by Izett Anderson, a Jamaican scholar and writer, and features over 500 proverbs and sayings that offer insight into the culture, values, and beliefs of Jamaica's black community. The proverbs cover a wide range of topics, including love, family, work, religion, and social issues, and are presented in both Jamaican Creole and English translations. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the proverbs, as well as commentary on their meanings and significance. ""Jamaica Negro Proverbs and Sayings"" is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Jamaican culture and language.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
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 05/15/2006
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d
ISBN13: 9781428600560
ISBN10: 1428600566
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Collections | American | African American & Black
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | American | African American & Black Studies
- Social Science | Black Studies (Global)

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