Title: 1001 Persian-English Proverbs: 3rd (third) Edition: Learning Language and Culture through Commonly Used Sayings (English and Farsi Edition)
Publisher: 1001 Persian-English Proverbs: 3rd (third) Edition
Publication Date: 2014
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1588140210
ISBN 13: 9781588140210
Binding: paperback
Edition: 3rd Edition
Condition: New
Weight: 16 ounces

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This third edition has collected 1001 of the most well-known Persian proverbs and has found the equivalent or similar of each in English. A literal translation of each proverb in English is included. In addition, 180 proverbs with illustrations have been included for the reader to guess at. An answer key in the back tells the reader which proverb each illustration represents. The book is suited for those learning Persian and for second generation Iranian-Americans who wish to further expand their understanding of their mother language and culture. The reader who does not read or speak Persian will also find it a pleasant read. It includes introductions by Shusha Guppy and Hadi Khorsandi.

About the Author

Simin Habibian is a graduate of the College of Translation and of the Institute Francais in Tehran. While teaching Persian (Farsi) to young Iranian-Americans, she observed the effectiveness of proverbs in conveying both language and culture. This is the third edition of her bilingual collection of proverbs. American newspapers have described her as "the Scheherzade of Proverbs." She also writes for Iranian newspapers in the United States. She lives in the Washington DC area with her husband.

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