Proverbs have been Hussain Mohammed Al-Amily's passion since he was a small boy, listening to the grown-ups chatter in his Lebanese village. Later in Iraq he became enchanted by the witty folk sayings that were part of everyday discourse. Now, he has brought together over 4,000 proverbs, humorous and wise anecdotes, and popular quotations from throughout the vast Arab and Islamic world.
Paperback, 210 mm x 148 mm. 288 pages, black and white illustrations throughout.
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| Supplier | New Internationalist |
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