Persian literature, Persian wit and humour, PK6449.E5 K85 1894
by Meherjibhai Nosherwanji Kuka. Text in English and Persian Main Heritage Shelves General PK6449.E5 K85 1894 Book Item-ID: i15959363 BIB-ID: 1024508 Show moreby Meherjibhai Nosherwanji Kuka. Text in English and Persian Main Heritage Shelves General PK6449.E5 K85 1894 Book Item-ID: i15959363 BIB-ID: 1024508 Show less
by Gladys Shibley Sadd ; Arabic script, Salwa Ayoub ; artwork, Lori Wangsness. English and Arabic. Main Heritage Compact General PN6519.A7 S19 1989 Ref... Show moreby Gladys Shibley Sadd ; Arabic script, Salwa Ayoub ; artwork, Lori Wangsness. English and Arabic. Main Heritage Compact General PN6519.A7 S19 1989 Reference Item-ID: i16875849 BIB-ID: 1511022 Includes bibliographical references. Show less
In this book, Burton states his aim is to provide an insight into the characters and thought-modes of mankind. He attempts to redress the prevalent... Show moreIn this book, Burton states his aim is to provide an insight into the characters and thought-modes of mankind. He attempts to redress the prevalent attitude that there is little culture in Africa of his time. The work consists of proverbs translated from seven languages and grouped accordingly. These are largely single sentences or two lines, and the original saying is provided alongside the English translation. On occasion, Burton provides a number of explanatory notes but largely leaves each proverb without adornment. Towards the end of the volume, there are some longer tales and sayings, and these are accompanied by a simultaneous translation. The work ends with a description of the significance of single words from a miscellany of languages, with the context of their use described. compiled by Richard F. Burton ... Main Heritage Shelves General PN6519.A6 B8 1865 Book Item-ID: i10243197 BIB-ID: 1785125 Show less
by Edward Westermarck ; with the assistance of Shereef 'Abd-es-Salam el-Baqqali. Show moreby Edward Westermarck ; with the assistance of Shereef 'Abd-es-Salam el-Baqqali. Show less
