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LoC No.: 13026368

Title: "Gombo Zhèbes." Little Dictionary of Creole Proverbs

Credits: Produced by Marcia Brooks, Valérie Leduc, Hugo Voisard,
Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Gombo Zhèbes: Little Dictionary of Creole Proverbs" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of folklore and proverbs written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an exploration of Creole culture through the proverbs of various dialects, particularly focusing on Louisiana. It showcases the linguistic richness and vibrancy of Creole idioms, providing insights into the lives and traditions of the people who use them." "At the start of the book, Hearn introduces the concept of "gombo," not only as a well-known dish in New Orleans but also as a metaphor for the Creole language itself—a mix of various cultural influences. He explains the origins and transformations of the Creole dialects, highlighting its uniqueness compared to French and the gradual changes occurring over time. The opening portion also reflects on the variety of sources for the proverbs collected and hints at the personal anecdotes and local commentary that enrich their meanings, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of this fascinating folklore." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904

EBook No.: 44866

Published: Feb 10, 2014

Downloads: 281

Language: English

Subject: Creole dialects

Subject: Proverbs, Creole

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 13026368

Title: "Gombo Zhèbes." Little Dictionary of Creole Proverbs

Credits: Produced by Marcia Brooks, Valérie Leduc, Hugo Voisard,
Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Gombo Zhèbes: Little Dictionary of Creole Proverbs" by Lafcadio Hearn is a collection of folklore and proverbs written in the late 19th century. The work serves as an exploration of Creole culture through the proverbs of various dialects, particularly focusing on Louisiana. It showcases the linguistic richness and vibrancy of Creole idioms, providing insights into the lives and traditions of the people who use them." "At the start of the book, Hearn introduces the concept of "gombo," not only as a well-known dish in New Orleans but also as a metaphor for the Creole language itself—a mix of various cultural influences. He explains the origins and transformations of the Creole dialects, highlighting its uniqueness compared to French and the gradual changes occurring over time. The opening portion also reflects on the variety of sources for the proverbs collected and hints at the personal anecdotes and local commentary that enrich their meanings, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of this fascinating folklore." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Hearn, Lafcadio, 1850-1904

EBook No.: 44866

Published: Feb 10, 2014

Downloads: 281

Language: English

Subject: Creole dialects

Subject: Proverbs, Creole

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.