Author Chinua Achebe Published 1958 Proverbs Novel relies heavily on the oral tradition Straight-forward narration peppered

eppered with folk stories and proverbs A proverb is a short saying that states a general truth or piece of advice in a memorable way o You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar o Those who live in glass houses shouldnt throw stones From the book Proverbs are the palm oil with which words are eaten o Palm oil is for digestion and cooking o Means that proverbs make words easier to understand and better. If a child washes his hands he could eat with kings. When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk Since men have learned to shoot without missing the bird has learned to fly without perching. A chick that will grow into a cock can be spotted on the first day it hatches The clan was like a lizard if it lost its tail it soon grew a new another A man who pays respect to the great paves the way for his own greatness I cannot live of the bank of a river and wash my hands with spittle Most widely read book in African literature About an African community and its response to outsiders and their cultural influences.