Yoruba Proverbs
Oyekan Owomoyela
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Yoruba Proverbs
Published
December 2005
Publisher
American Society for Testing & Materials
Pages
502
ISBN-13
9780803204959
ISBN-10
0803204957
Description
"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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Yoruba Proverbs?
This edition of Yoruba Proverbs has approximately 502 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Yoruba Proverbs?
For most readers, Yoruba Proverbs typically takes between 10h 28m and 6h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 125,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 22m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 17 days • Estimated word count: 125,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Yoruba Proverbs?
The estimated word count for Yoruba Proverbs is approximately 125,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Yoruba Proverbs?
Yoruba Proverbs was written by Oyekan Owomoyela.
When was Yoruba Proverbs published?
The publication date for this specific edition is December 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.