Publisher's Synopsis
Wit and Wisdom in Morocco is a book written by Edward Westermarck, a renowned Finnish sociologist and philosopher. The book is a fascinating account of Westermarck's travels throughout Morocco in the early 20th century, during which he immersed himself in the culture, customs, and traditions of the Moroccan people.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Moroccan life. Westermarck writes about the country's history, geography, religion, and politics, as well as its art, music, and literature. He also provides insightful observations on the Moroccan people themselves, describing their manners and customs, their beliefs and superstitions, and their sense of humor and wit.Throughout the book, Westermarck's writing is characterized by a deep respect for the Moroccan people and their way of life. He is careful to avoid the stereotypes and prejudices that were common in Western writing about the Arab world at the time, instead offering a nuanced and empathetic portrayal of Moroccan culture.Wit and Wisdom in Morocco is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Morocco, as well as for those interested in the work of Edward Westermarck. It is a testament to the power of cross-cultural understanding and the importance of respecting and learning from other cultures.1931. A study of native proverbs. This book completes Westermarck's trilogy on the customs and ideas of the Moors, which is based on nine years' experience among them in the course of more than three decades. A large number of the proverbs found in this volume are sentences conveying a statement of a more or less general character which is either literally or metaphorically applicable to individual cases; but the statement of some particular event, real or imaginary, may also be a proverb, though only on condition that it may be figuratively applied to other events reminiscent of it. Proverbs have become proverbs only by being used in definite concrete situations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
