The Gentleman's Magazine Library: Dialect, Proverbs And World-Lore (1884)

By: George Laurence Gomme

Book Overview

The Gentleman's Magazine Library: Dialect, Proverbs And World-Lore is a book written by George Laurence Gomme and published in 1884. It is a collection of articles that were originally published in The Gentleman's Magazine, a popular British publication in the 18th and 19th centuries. The book focuses on the study of dialects, proverbs, and world-lore, and is an important resource for scholars interested in the history and culture of these subjects. The articles cover a wide range of topics, including the origins and meanings of different dialects, the use of proverbs in literature and everyday speech, and the folklore and traditions of different cultures around the world. The book is written in a scholarly style and includes extensive footnotes and references to other works on the subject. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of language, literature, and culture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century scholarship.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: 1166477592
• ISBN13: 9781166477592
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"