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A highly useful reference work, presented in an engaging, informal style perfect for browsing. This book delves into the origins and histories of more than 400 proverbs. Linda and Roger Flavell meticulously document the evolution of meaning and usage throughout each proverb’s existence, citing literary examples that stretch back over two millennia. The main text is enhanced by short, insightful essays on diverse subjects, such as “What is a proverb?” and entertaining illustrations of well-known misquotations and proverbial paradoxes. Whether utilized as a scholarly reference or enjoyed as a source of pure fascination for the curious reader, Dictionary of Proverbs is indispensable for anyone who cherishes language.
Grammar
Language, Linguistics & Writing
9781856263696 ISBN
Linda Flavell, Roger Flavell Book Author




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