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Book Synopsis Yoruba Proverbs and Their Contexts by : Ayo Faleti
Download or read book Yoruba Proverbs and Their Contexts written by Ayo Faleti and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-01-23 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of 215 Yoruba proverbs with literal translations into English and the proverb's context.
Book Synopsis Yoruba Proverbs by : Oyekan Owomoyela
Download or read book Yoruba Proverbs written by Oyekan Owomoyela and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 515 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Yoruba Proverbs is the most comprehensive collection to date of more than five thousand Yoruban proverbs that showcase Yoruba oral tradition. Following Oyekan Owomoyela's introduction, which provides a framework and description of Yoruba cultural beliefs, the proverbs are arranged by theme into five sections: the good person; the fortunate person (or the good life); relationships; human nature; rights and responsibilities; and truisms. Each proverb is presented in Yoruba with a literal English translation, followed by a brief commentary explaining the meaning of the proverb within the oral tradition." "This definitive source book on Yoruba proverbs is the first to give such detailed, systematic classification and analysis alongside a careful assessment of the risks and pitfalls of submitting this genre to the canons of literary analysis."--BOOK JACKET.
Book Synopsis An Expository Compilation of Yoruba Proverbs by : Ayotunde O. Joshua
Download or read book An Expository Compilation of Yoruba Proverbs written by Ayotunde O. Joshua and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-11 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, An Expository Compilation of Yoruba Proverbs, which comes in 2 Volumes, is essentially based on Yoruba proverbs compiled, translated and posted for several years now on "I Love Yoruba Proverbs" Facebook page and Twitter account created and administered by the author. The book, which provides over 2,500 Yoruba proverbs treated alphabetically, accompanies each proverb with its English language translation and underlying wisdom or meaning. Volume 1 of the book, presents Yoruba proverbs starting with the Yoruba alphabets of A to I in Chapters 1 to 10, while Volume 2 covers proverbs starting from J to the last Yoruba alphabet of Y in Chapters 11 to 24. Each volume ends with a comprehensive index, which provides a summarised listing of all the proverbs in alphabetical order with each proverb shortened for ease of presentation, and indicating the Volume and the page number of the book, the proverb can be found. The index allows the reader to search and check for the details of any proverb in any of the volumes of the book. With its direct and easy-to-read style, this book should prove invaluable to anyone interested in improving his or her knowledge of Yoruba proverbs and vocabulary, as well as deepening his or her proficiency of Yoruba language, as a whole. Its content should also prove a useful resource for further research work on different aspects of Yoruba proverbs.
Book Synopsis Yoruba Proverbs by : Oyekan Owomoyela
Download or read book Yoruba Proverbs written by Oyekan Owomoyela and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Yoruba Proverbs is the most comprehensive collection to date of more than five thousand Yoruban proverbs that showcase Yoruba oral tradition. Following Oyekan Owomoyela's introduction, which provides a framework and description of Yoruba cultural beliefs, the proverbs are arranged by theme into five sections: the good person; the fortunate person (or the good life); relationships; human nature; rights and responsibilities; and truisms. Each proverb is presented in Yoruba with a literal English translation, followed by a brief commentary explaining the meaning of the proverb within the oral tradition." "This definitive source book on Yoruba proverbs is the first to give such detailed, systematic classification and analysis alongside a careful assessment of the risks and pitfalls of submitting this genre to the canons of literary analysis."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Òwe l'ẹşin ọrọ written by Isaac O. Delano and published by . This book was released on 1966 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis One thousand Yoruba proverbs and their translations in English by : Ganiyu Ayọ̀ọ́bámi Babátúndé Bello-Olówóòkéré
Download or read book One thousand Yoruba proverbs and their translations in English written by Ganiyu Ayọ̀ọ́bámi Babátúndé Bello-Olówóòkéré and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Yoruba proverbs by : Oyekan Owomoyela
Download or read book Yoruba proverbs written by Oyekan Owomoyela and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Òwe l'esin oro written by Isaac O. Delanọ and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis VINTAGE YORUBA PROVERBS (Òwe Ilẹ̀ Yorúbá) by : Wale Sasamura Owoeye
Download or read book VINTAGE YORUBA PROVERBS (Òwe Ilẹ̀ Yorúbá) written by Wale Sasamura Owoeye and published by Oysters Press. This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: VINTAGE YORUBA PROVERBS (Òwe Ilẹ̀ Yorúbá) VOLUME 2 continues the collection of wise sayings from Yoruba tribe of West Africa featured with English translation and short explanatory notes for the understanding and enjoyment of global readers. Full of wisdom, poetry and unrivaled beauty, enjoy and share the classic heritage from the heart of Africa.
Book Synopsis Yoruba Proverbs: Translation and Annotation by : Bernth Lindfors
Download or read book Yoruba Proverbs: Translation and Annotation written by Bernth Lindfors and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Principles and Concepts of Yoruba Language and Yoruba Proverbs by : J. S. Olaoye
Download or read book Principles and Concepts of Yoruba Language and Yoruba Proverbs written by J. S. Olaoye and published by Rev. J. S. Olaoye. This book was released on 2012-06-30 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author J. S. Olaoye encourages the preservation of good heritage in his new book Principles and Concepts of Yoruba Language and 1,122 Yoruba Proverbs (2nd Edition) Chapter one deals with the basic principles guiding the writing and speaking of correct and modern sentences in Yoruba language. It begins by drawing peoples’ attention to the recognition and pronunciation of the letters of Yoruba alphabet a, b, d, correctly; to the formation of syllables and difference between old and modern writings. The guide includes the composition of short sentences. Civilization seems to have brought corresponding challenges and possible changes on peoples' outlook and lifestyles. Among these challenges is the preservation of their native culture and language. There is a great potential of losing their skills to use their mother tongue. Thus, author J. S. Olaoye releases his new book to solve and help prevent this problem from occurring. Chapter two gives and explains purposes for which Yoruba uses proverbs; and chapter three provides the different types of proverbs that are used in different situations. Chapter four contains one thousand, one hundred, twenty-two Yoruba proverbs; each with a literal English translation. This fourth chapter ended the first edition of this book with only eight hundred, sixty-two Yoruba proverbs. with the tittle Yoruba Proverbs. Chapter five contains the concept of calculation, which brought about Yoruba numerals from one to five hundred; followed by Yoruba calendar. The Yoruba calendar in turn brought to light different festival that formed up the concept of market days including weekly, monthly and yearly activities. Through Principles and Concepts of Yoruba Language and 1,122 Yoruba Proverbs (2nd Edition), by author J. S. Olaoye, parents or teachers will have perfect guide to teach their children or students the very basic skills in Yoruba language from A, B, D, to proficient conversation and reading skills, a step to preserve a great legacy.
Download or read book Yoruba Culture written by Sisi Tosin and published by Dareaders House. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoruba Culture Proverbs is a compilation of common Yoruba Proverbs. Proverbs are wise sayings passed from the old to young. The goals of introducing Yoruba Culture to children through proverbs are to improve their self-image and to assist in buildings their morals.
Book Synopsis Yorùbá Proverbs and Philosophy by : F. I. Sotunde
Download or read book Yorùbá Proverbs and Philosophy written by F. I. Sotunde and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Oral Literature in Africa by : Ruth Finnegan
Download or read book Oral Literature in Africa written by Ruth Finnegan and published by Open Book Publishers. This book was released on 2012-09 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ruth Finnegan's Oral Literature in Africa was first published in 1970, and since then has been widely praised as one of the most important books in its field. Based on years of fieldwork, the study traces the history of storytelling across the continent of Africa. This revised edition makes Finnegan's ground-breaking research available to the next generation of scholars. It includes a new introduction, additional images and an updated bibliography, as well as its original chapters on poetry, prose, "drum language" and drama, and an overview of the social, linguistic and historical background of oral literature in Africa. This book is the first volume in the World Oral Literature Series, an ongoing collaboration between OBP and World Oral Literature Project. A free online archive of recordings and photographs that Finnegan made during her fieldwork in the late 1960s is hosted by the World Oral Literature Project (http: //www.oralliterature.org/collections/rfinnegan001.html) and can also be accessed from publisher's website.
Book Synopsis Yoruba Proverbs Handbook by : Ayotunde O. Joshua
Download or read book Yoruba Proverbs Handbook written by Ayotunde O. Joshua and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yoruba Proverbs Handbook provides over 2,500 Yoruba Proverbs along with their concise English translations in a clear, breezy and easy-to-read style. The proverbs have been listed alphabetically to make it easy to search for and find specific proverbs. The book should prove a handy reference to anyone on the go. Treat it as a companion; take it wherever you go; treat it like a good friend and watch how proficient you become at Yoruba proverbs and Yoruba language as a whole.
Book Synopsis The Igbo proverb by : J. Obii J. Nwachukwu-Agbada
Download or read book The Igbo proverb written by J. Obii J. Nwachukwu-Agbada and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis African-American Proverbs in Context by : Anand Prahlad
Download or read book African-American Proverbs in Context written by Anand Prahlad and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 1996 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking study of proverbs in African-American speech from slave times to the present.
