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100 1 _aHearn, Lafcadio,
_d1850-1904
245 1 1 _a"Gombo Zhèbes." Little Dictionary of Creole Proverbs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-02-10
508 _aProduced by Marcia Brooks, Valérie Leduc, Hugo Voisard, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCreole dialects
653 _aProverbs, Creole
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44866
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