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An anthology of anecdotes, fables, stories and proverbs related and translated from the oral tradition of the Arab lands and from Persian and Arabic literature. The last section of the book features a handful of the 7000 proverbs which are still used today to adorn language and conversation.

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'An entertaining introduction to the wit and wisdom of the Arab folk tradition.' al-Jadid

The Garden of Joys

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    A Paperback / softback by Henry Cattan, Christian Buleon, Henry Cattan

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      Publisher: Saqi Books
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/05/2000
      ISBN13: 9780863563546, 978-0863563546
      ISBN10: 0863563546

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An anthology of anecdotes, fables, stories and proverbs related and translated from the oral tradition of the Arab lands and from Persian and Arabic literature. The last section of the book features a handful of the 7000 proverbs which are still used today to adorn language and conversation.

      Trade Review
      'An entertaining introduction to the wit and wisdom of the Arab folk tradition.' al-Jadid

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