Written by a Swiss-born explorer of remote parts of the Arab world, this rich treasury of native Arab proverbs offers everything from homespun remarks on friendship and personal status to opinions on oppression. Carefully annotated with more than 780 sayings, it holds appeal for anyone interested in Middle Eastern cultures.
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