Moral Metaphors. from the Chinese
The book "Moral Metaphors" by George Borrow is a collection of Chinese proverbs and sayings that offer insight into the culture's values and beliefs. The author provides commentary on each saying, explaining its meaning and significance in Chinese society.
By George Borrow · First published 1860 · Genre: Poetry, Philosophy, Cultural · 454 words
First lines
1. From out the South the genial breezes sigh, They shake the bramble branches to and fro, Whose lovely green delights the gazer's eye -- A mother's thoughts are troubled even so.
From out the South the genial breezes move, They shake the branches of the bramble-tree; Unless the sons fair men and honest prove, The virtuous mother will dishonor'd be.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Borrow
- Date: 1860 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Philosophy, Cultural, Translation, Literary
- Length: 454 words
- Structure: 1 section, 12 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse form with a focus on rhythm and meter, characteristic of poetry.
- Philosophy — The themes explore moral and ethical reflections, typical of philosophical discourse.
- Cultural — The work draws on cultural elements and metaphors from Chinese traditions.
- Translation — The work involves translating and interpreting Chinese moral metaphors into English.
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philosophy · morality · metaphor · Chinese culture · literature · ethics · wisdom · interpretation · language · tradition · comparative literature · narrative