Proverbs of Maratea

'Mouth Is A Wealth

An entertaining and witty collection of sayings and proverbs in the Maratea dialect, translated into English.

The Flies and Proverbs of Maratea

A fun and intelligent collection of sayings and proverbs in the Maratean dialect, organized by topic, with information about the dialect, geography, and history of Maratea, as well as useful tourist information.

< You do not know a people until you capture the nuances of its language.>

In creating this short work....we felt it was important to transmit that part of our linguistic heritage which, though rich in color, irony, and wisdom, risks being forgotten. (....)

For us, it is not only a testament to the richness of our popular culture but also aims to become a pleasant opportunity to bring distant people closer together. >>

(from the book's preface)

CONTENT AND AUTHORS

A selection of the topics covered
....
The Dialect

PROVERBS AND SAYINGS
at the table
the beasts
oh, the women
family life
saints and sinners
money and poverty
water, air, fire and wind
daily life

.....

From passion

Francesco FEMINELLA
and
Pasqualino LIBERATORE

with the original illustrations
by
Rossano LIBERATORE

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