The Routledge book of world proverbs

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The Routledge book of world proverbs

Jon R. Stone

Routledge, 2006

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  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. xvii-xx) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

The Routledge Book of World Proverbs invites the reader to travel the globe in search of the origins of such words of wisdom, experiencing the rich cultural traditions reflected in each nation's proverbs. This collection contains over 16,000 gems of humour and pathos that draw upon themes from our shared experiences of life. And we are not just invited to learn about other cultures; proverbs are 'bits of ancient wisdom' and thus teach us about our own history. Drawing together proverbs that transcend culture, time and space to provide a collection that is both useful and enjoyable, The Routledge Book of World Proverbs is, unquestionably, a book of enduring interest.

Table of Contents

Preface. Sources. Book of World Proverbs by topic. Index

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Details

  • NCID
    BA79261227
  • ISBN
    • 0415974232
    • 9780415974240
  • LCCN
    2006008640
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    xx, 519 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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