Publisher's Synopsis
African Aphorisms: Or Saws From Swahili Land is a book written by William Ernest Taylor in 1891. The book is a collection of aphorisms, or short sayings, from the Swahili people of East Africa. These aphorisms cover a wide range of topics, including wisdom, morality, and human nature. The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a different theme. For example, one chapter is dedicated to aphorisms about friendship, while another is focused on the importance of hard work. Throughout the book, Taylor provides translations of the Swahili aphorisms, as well as explanations of their meanings and cultural context. He also includes anecdotes and stories to illustrate the aphorisms and make them more relatable to readers. African Aphorisms: Or Saws From Swahili Land provides a unique glimpse into the wisdom and culture of the Swahili people, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African literature and philosophy.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
