Download or read book Igbo Proverbs a Compilation written by Onyekachi Ibekwe and published by Henry Onyekachi Ibekwe. This book was released on 2021-12-26 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A selection of 1,000 proverbs in Igbo language, each accompanied by a usable English translation.
Download or read book Philosophy of Proverbs in Igbo Culture written by Francis Nwonwu and published by Author House. This book was released on 2014 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is a philosophical and didactic discourse on thirty-six Igbo proverbs that center on the chicken. The chicken is used as a point of departure to illustrate the travails, vicissitudes, and triumphs people experience in life. The selected proverbs cut across many issues and teach morals that convey desirable ethical and moral standards in society.
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:
Download or read book Proverbs in African Orature written by Ambrose Adikamkwu Monye and published by University Press of America. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Proverbs in African Orature examines how preliterate Africans handle oral literacy criticism of their proverbs. The study demonstrates that Africans employ literary styles and strategies in speaking their proverbs. It also shows that the notion and practice of literary aesthetics are indigenous to African peoples. In studying these proverbs, the author goes beyond mere translation or contextual analysis and employs a new empirical approach. The approach involves the researcher recording live scenes of proverb use, appreciation, and criticism by the people of Aniocha in Delta State, Nigeria. By examining the literary background and the present study, the author demonstrates that scholars have indeed recognized the need for this new approach but have not yet tried it. Monye is the first. The author also situates proverbs in the context of other African oral forms, drawing copious examples from the Anoicha Igbo people. This study and analysis reveals that Anoicha proverbs have literary value and that the people apply their folk critical canons in the appreciation and criticism of these proverbs. Proverbs in African Orature is a highly appropriate work for African Studies scholars, especially those focusing on oral literature.
Download or read book Ilu Ndi Igbo Suitable proverbs for different occasions translated similarities between Igbo and Yoruba proverbs written by Solomon Amadiume and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ilu Nd Igbo written by Richard C. Okafor and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Things Fall Apart written by Chinua Achebe and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1994-09-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A true classic of world literature . . . A masterpiece that has inspired generations of writers in Nigeria, across Africa, and around the world.” —Barack Obama “African literature is incomplete and unthinkable without the works of Chinua Achebe.” —Toni Morrison Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read Things Fall Apart is the first of three novels in Chinua Achebe's critically acclaimed African Trilogy. It is a classic narrative about Africa's cataclysmic encounter with Europe as it establishes a colonial presence on the continent. Told through the fictional experiences of Okonkwo, a wealthy and fearless Igbo warrior of Umuofia in the late 1800s, Things Fall Apart explores one man's futile resistance to the devaluing of his Igbo traditions by British political andreligious forces and his despair as his community capitulates to the powerful new order. With more than 20 million copies sold and translated into fifty-seven languages, Things Fall Apart provides one of the most illuminating and permanent monuments to African experience. Achebe does not only capture life in a pre-colonial African village, he conveys the tragedy of the loss of that world while broadening our understanding of our contemporary realities.
Download or read book 1 000 Igbo Proverbs written by Onyekachi H. Ibekwe and published by . This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a compilation of 1,000 proverbs in Igbo language, each followed by a usable English translation. I decided to make this compilation after much personal reflection on the remote origins and existential imports of the proverbial mode of communication. Proverbs remain vital and peculiar elements of Igbo traditional religion, daily discourse and contemporary worldview. It is my hope that this compilation will serve as a portable, easily navigable reference for anybody that has an interest in the subject matter.
Download or read book 101 Igbo Proverbs from My Father written by Ije Bima and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-09 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 101 Igbo Proverbs From My Father with short stories is a collection of 101 Igbo proverbs and idioms written in Igbo language and their equivalent English translation with added illustrations and short stories to explain each proverb. This book offers a unique look into Igbo proverbs and Igbo language. And it honours my father and all the elders who came before him and those before them who passed on these proverbs to each next generation as a way of imparting wisdom and knowledge. My hope is for the reader to learn, reflect and enjoy these 101 Igbo proverbs.
Download or read book Ilu Nd Igbo written by Julius Eke and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 1 350 Igbo Proverbs written by Edward Orji and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Igbo Proverbs and Their English Translation written by Goddy A. O. Obi and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Igbo Idioms written by Mark Uzomba Onyekwere and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-10-12 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Igbo Idioms are the ornaments and the jewelry that beautify the Igbo language and make the listeners pay great attention to any talker that uses them. Such a person is held to a high esteem. They are words of wisdom part of which intelligence is measured in Igbo land. Wat butter is to bread, Igbo Idiom is to language and a speech in Igbo that has no idiom is like soup without salt. The Igbos are known to be smart go ahead people, figuring out the meaning of idioms from infancy plays definitely a role in that.
Download or read book Igbo Proverbs for Kids written by Iheoma Onyeije and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-05-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Nna Nna and Nne Nne, along with the charming animal characters in "Igbo Proverbs for Kids" as they teach children the wisdom and values of the Igbo culture. Have you ever wondered what you should never do around a CROCODILE? Or when you should look for a GOAT? Do you think CHICKENS can be selfish? Why is the LIZARD so proud, and what could you possibly learn about life from a BUTTERFLY? This fun and educational book is filled with colorful collages and simple explanations of Igbo proverbs, featuring a cast of animals that are sure to capture your child's imagination. A great resource for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to promote cultural awareness and help children develop social graces in a unique and delightful way. Proverbs are an important part of Igbo culture, with many being centuries old passed down for generations!They are sayings that teach us lessons about life and help raise conversation to an art form.
Download or read book The Whispering Poet An Anthology Of Igbo Other Proverbs written by Dandy Ahuruonye and published by Dandy Ahuruonye. This book was released on 2022-08-05 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ilu bụ ịnyịnya nke asụsụ Igbo, ya mere ọbụrụ na eziokwu na-efu efu, anyi ga-eji ilu Igbo chọta ya Proverbs are the horses of the Igbo language, so if the truth goes missing, we use Igbo Proverbs to find it. Wit meets poets, and wordsmiths contend with contemporary sages in this collection of classic maxim capers. Can Dandy Ahuruonye save the day? In this sphere known as Igbo philosophy, every maxim act as a raw material for the general preferment of metaphysical reflection. It becomes obvious therefore that these ancient Proverbs play a critical role serving as perpetual escorts to the African viewpoint, in her desperate search for contextual truth. Such truths, and the fascinating conundrum that comes with them, can only be unlocked through the use of traditional proverbs. This captivating assemblage represents the first major exhibition of historical Proverbs of traditional Igbo origin; alongside Proverbs from around the world. The Igbo regard Proverbs as a cherished patrimony bequeathed them by wise ancestors who sought to use concise verities to teach their progeny. I compiled this encyclopaedia of Proverbs by using validations gleaned from oral tradition, archived records, other authentic sources, and utterances from various reputable elders, who also double as custodians of their heritage. My own knowledge of local and regional Proverbs helped to provide this rare insight into the roots of the diverse pearls of wisdom that have served Igbo speakers for aeons. Ultimately, my aim is to use these maxims to contribute to the general debate on the genesis, efficacy, and relevance of contemporary Igbo and other Proverbs, including their handouts, not just to the West African sub-region, but to all mankind. This encyclopaedia reviews the history of proverbs in general–From ancient Egypt, to medieval Israel; and from NOK, to the Benin Kingdom. The book also showcases hundreds of proverbs from other world cultures. What makes this reference book unique is that it presents a section containing hundreds of maxims with parallel applications; while also allowing the reader to make his or her own rendering of the meaning of proverbs in other sections. The guidebook contains over 400 original images from certified and authentic sources. The motivation to publish a book showcasing ancient African Proverbs side by side with equivalent English renderings is because many of these Proverbs require an explanation so as to appeal to Western and general readers. Also, many Igbo speakers do not know the meanings or context of their own ancestral maxims. Enjoy!
Download or read book Centering African Proverbs Indigenous Folktales and Cultural Stories in Curriculum written by George J. Sefa Dei and published by Canadian Scholars. This book was released on 2019-05-24 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vital resource for educators, this collection offers refl ections on and samples of units and lessons with an anti-racism orientation that promote inclusive educational practices for today’s increasingly diverse K–12 classrooms. Engaging with multicentric cultural knowledges and stories, the contributors—consisting of classroom teachers, community workers, and adult educators—present units and lesson plans that challenge the Eurocentricity of curriculum design while also having practical applicability within various North American curricular models. These curriculum designs make space for students’ lived experiences inside the classroom and amplify critical social values, such as community building, social justice, equity, fairness, resistance, and collective responsibility, thereby addressing the issue of youth disengagement and promoting productive inclusion. Rich with sample units and lessons that are grounded in African oral traditions, this ground-breaking resource features critical guiding questions, suggestions for ongoing and culminating classroom activities, templates and resources, and notes to the teacher. Centering African Proverbs, Indigenous Folktales, and Cultural Stories in Curriculum is an essential tool for practising teachers, professional learning providers, and students in education and teaching programs across Canada and the United States.
Download or read book Ancient Voices Modern Rhythm written by B3 Magnat3 Publishings 2024 and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author's Journey and Inspiration Growing up in a household where Igbo was spoken fluently and proverbs were a staple of everyday conversation within the community, I developed a deep respect for the power of these concise, profound sayings. Tai-Zamarai's journey as an author and poet has been one of exploration and reverence for the wisdom embedded in our cultural expressions. This book is a culmination of years of listening, learning, and reflecting on the proverbs that have shaped my innderstanding of life and humanity. As one who still currently struggles with the Igbo language, this book is a testimony to the power of perseverance. The Structure of the Book "Ancient Voices, Modern Rhythms: 42 Igbo Proverbs Interpreted in Poetry" is organized into thematic parables, each focusing on a particular aspect of life-wisdom, morality, relationships, perseverance, nature, leadership, resilience, and spirituality. Each parable presents a selection of proverbs accompanied by their English translations and poetic interpretations. The poems are crafted in both Igbo and English, preserving the beauty of the original language while making the wisdom accessible to a broader audience. How to Use This Book? This book is designed to be both a source of inspiration and a practical guide. You can read it cover to cover, immersing yourself in the flow of wisdom and poetry, or you can dip into specific parables and proverbs as needed. Whether you are seeking solace, advice, or simply a moment of reflection, let these proverbs and poems be your companions. Each time you engage with a proverb, take a moment to ponder its meaning, savour the poetry, and consider how it applies to your life. This book also includes a highly detailed and comprehensive glossary of Igbo terms, their definitions, and page numbers for easy access. This feature is designed to assist readers in their journey to learning the Igbo language. May "Ancient Voices, Modern Rhythms: 42 Igbo Proverbs Interpreted in Poetry" be a companion on your journey, offering guidance, comfort, and inspiration. As you turn each page, may you hear the reverberations of our ancestors' voices and find strength in their timeless wisdom. May this collection of proverbs and poetry enrich your understanding, inspire your actions, and deepen your connection to the enduring wisdom of the Igbo people. Page Number: 214 Finish: Matte Dimension: 6" x 9"
