The Antiquity Of Proverbs: Fifty Familiar Proverbs And Folk Sayings With Annotations And Lists Of Connected Forms, Found In All Parts Of The World (19

By Dwight Edwards Marvin and Dwight Edwards 1851-1940 Marvin

Book Overview

""The Antiquity of Proverbs"" is a book written by Dwight Edwards Marvin and published in 1922. The book explores the origins and meanings of fifty familiar proverbs and folk sayings from all parts of the world. The author provides annotations and lists of connected forms to help readers understand the historical and cultural context in which these proverbs were created. The book is a fascinating exploration of the wisdom and insights that have been passed down through the ages in the form of common sayings and expressions. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of language and folklore.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165117320
• ISBN13: 9781165117321
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"