Shona Proverbs and Parables by Chikuhwa, Jacob, W.

Description: This collection of Shona Proverbs and Parables contains some of the most thought-provoking and contemporary proverbs and parables emerging from Zimbabwe. The collection links the pre-colonial Shona cultural expressions with the contemporary Shona folklore. The proverbs and parables offer penetrating questions and induce debate on the significance of the study of proverbs and parables. As well as being universal, they reflect their cultural roots. While the proverbs and parables provide amusement, they deftly impart lessons for living. The literal translations for each proverb and parable add insights for better understanding. There are times when "a small bird which does not search for food does not get fat", just as a person who is not willing to explore new ventures remains static. "A bird does not abandone its way of singing" like the old habits that die hard. What of "the one who recognises a path through a rock who is the only one that uses that path"! Surely, are those who are vociforous in condemning a wrong-doing not the chief culprits? It's no exaggeration to say this collection of Shona proverbs and parables is not only a source of inspiration to the young Zimbabwean generation, but has application for those studying African folklore and behaviour, sociology and ethics. Jacob Chikuhwa is the author of several books on Zimbabwe that include: Zimbabwe: The Rise to Nationhood, A Crisis of Governance: Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe: The End of the First Republic. He is also author of other titles that include A Cheer for Sanity, A Handbook in Business Management, Shona Proverbs and Parables, and Revealing the Holy Spirit in Humans (Stories from the Bible). A national of both Zimbabwe and Sweden, Jacob Chikuhwa holds degrees in Economics, Economic Integration and International Relations from the Kiev Institute of National Economy in Ukraine and the University of Stockholm in Sweden, respectively. SaChikuhwa is the Founder/Director of Fortune Development Centre based in both Zimbabwe and Sweden.

Price: 30.94 AUD

Location: Hillsdale, NSW

End Time: 2025-01-12T22:43:58.000Z

Shipping Cost: 24.77 AUD