The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful
Download or Read eBook The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful PDF written by B. Hallen and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : B. Hallen |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : 0253338069 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780253338068 |
Rating | : 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful by : B. Hallen
Book excerpt: Hallen asks the Yoruba onisegun - the wisest and most accomplished herbalists or traditional healers - what it means to be good and beautiful. The onisegun explain the subtleties and intricacies of Yoruba language use and philosophy behind particular word choices. Their instructions reveal the depth of Yoruba aesthetics and ethics.