The Antiquity Of Proverbs: Fifty Familiar Proverbs And Folk Sayings With Annotations And Lists Of Connected Forms, Found In All Parts Of The World

By Dwight Edwards Marvin and Dwight Edwards 1851-1940 Marvin

Book Overview

Across centuries and continents, the wisdom of proverbs binds humanity together. The Antiquity Of Proverbs by Dwight Edwards Marvin unlocks the fascinating origins of fifty familiar proverbs and folk sayings, tracing their echoes through worldwide folklore traditions and revealing their enduring power in every culture. This meticulously annotated proverbs guide explores not only the words themselves, but the stories behind them - a journey through global cultural wisdom that delights the curious and the scholarly alike. Marvin's collection stands as a cornerstone in the study of historical proverbs analysis and cross-cultural folk tales, offering a rare glimpse into the shared language of human experience. Each entry is enriched with thoughtful annotations and connected forms found across the globe, inviting language enthusiasts and researchers to discover surprising links and universal themes. For those who treasure the legacy of Bartlett's Familiar Quotations or the Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, this anthology is both a companion and a revelation. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a casual explorer of early 20th century literature or a devoted collector seeking a folk sayings book of lasting value, this collection is more than a reprint; it is a cultural treasure restored for today's and future generations.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354173942
• ISBN13: 9789354173943
• Release Date: October 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"