Wit and Wisdom in Morocco

Wit and Wisdom in Morocco is a book written by Edward Westermarck, a Finnish philosopher and sociologist who spent a significant amount of time in Morocco during the early 20th century. The book is a collection of anecdotes, proverbs, and sayings that Westermarck collected during his travels throughout the country.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Moroccan culture. These include chapters on religion, marriage, hospitality, and the role of women in society. Each chapter contains a wealth of information about Moroccan customs and traditions, as well as insights into the Moroccan way of life.Throughout the book, Westermarck provides his own commentary on the various sayings and proverbs he has collected, offering his own interpretation of their meaning and significance. He also draws comparisons between Moroccan culture and other cultures around the world, highlighting both the similarities and differences between them.Overall, Wit and Wisdom in Morocco is a fascinating and insightful book that provides a unique glimpse into Moroccan culture and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in anthropology, sociology, or Middle Eastern studies.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.