In few words
Subtitle: a compendium of Latino folk wit and wisdom : a bilingual collection = En pocas palabras
By: by José Antonio Burciaga ; edited by Carol & Thomas Christensen.
Contributors: Christensen, Carol, 1947-; Christensen, Thomas, 1948-
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Mercury House
Published: 1997
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
Number of pages: 267
Subjects: Proverbs, Spanish.; Proverbs, Spanish -- Translations into English.; Proverbs, Mexican.
Other titles: En pocas palabras
Description: "This generous compilation of Latino folk sayings - dichos - brings us the wit and wisdom of Latino people in a bilingual edition that will delight readers of English and Spanish alike."--BOOK JACKET.

"Arranged by theme, these dichos express prevailing attitudes about subjects from Ability, Adversity, and Advice to Work, Writing, and Youth. Many clearly spring from the Latino soul - "Neither renewed love, nor reheated chocolate" - while others convey more universal themes - "Writing has a good memory, it lasts forever.""--BOOK JACKET.

"In Few Words/En Pocas Palabras provides a glimpse into the heart of a people. It is an invaluable resource for anyone learning or celebrating the Spanish language and Hispanic culture."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 255-257) and index.