Owomoyela, Oyekan
Yoruba Proverbs
- ISBN 13:
- 9780803218437
- author:
- Owomoyela, Oyekan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Nebraska Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 510
- Dimensions:
- 178mm X 254mm
- Genre:
- Folklore
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Yoruba Proverbs is a comprehensive collection of over five thousand Yoruban proverbs that showcase the oral tradition of this West African culture. Oyekan Owomoyela's introduction provides a framework and description of Yoruba cultural beliefs, setting the stage for the proverbs to be arranged into five sections: the good person, 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 its meaning within the oral tradition. This systematic classification and analysis offers a unique insight into the cultural values and wisdom of the Yoruba people. With careful consideration of the risks and pitfalls of submitting this genre to literary analysis, Yoruba Proverbs is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African culture and literature. By exploring these proverbs, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of human nature and the importance of relationships within Yoruba society.