Project Gutenberg 2014-02-10 Public domain in the USA. 346 Hearn, Lafcadio 1850 1904 Koizumi, Yakumo Hearn, Patrick Lafcadio Xiaoquan, Bayun 13026368 "Gombo Zhèbes." Little Dictionary of Creole Proverbs Produced by Marcia Brooks, Valérie Leduc, Hugo Voisard, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/44866/44866-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Creole dialects Proverbs, Creole PN Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference 266899 2025-08-18T08:20:37.347522 text/html 252532 2024-10-24T02:34:26 text/html 358334 2025-08-18T08:20:43.726466 application/epub+zip 363001 2025-08-18T08:20:38.594513 application/epub+zip 152761 2025-08-18T08:20:37.910507 application/epub+zip 461410 2025-08-18T08:20:46.808435 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391650 2025-08-18T08:20:43.139431 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236654 2022-09-20T13:24:24.687936 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 159136 2025-08-18T08:20:36.165496 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 139221 2024-10-24T02:34:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16557 2025-08-18T08:20:46.948459 application/rdf+xml 11402 2025-08-18T08:20:38.067474 image/jpeg 1976 2025-08-18T08:20:37.987510 image/jpeg 335861 2025-08-18T08:20:37.374497 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia