Illuminating Wit, Inspiring Wisdom: Proverbs from Around the World
by Mieder, Wolfgang
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US: Prentice Hall Pr, 1998. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Dr. Wolfgang Mieder, named "the world's top proverb expert" by Smithsonian magazine, explains that proverbs are crystallized bits of cultural wisdom w ith several levels of meaning. From every continent, Dr. Mieder has compiled this fascinating treasury, il lustrating how universal experiences are expressed through culturally uniqu e and different metaphorical images. This charming gift collection is meant to be read and shared with delight. Illuminating Wit, Inspiring Wisdom is organized alphabetically by key word for quick and easy access to proverbs on hundreds of subjects. Every entry is annotated to identify the national, ethnic, or cultural origin. An extensive bibliography points to the world's literature on proverbs. All the proverbs have been translated into English.
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- Title
- Illuminating Wit, Inspiring Wisdom: Proverbs from Around the World
- Author
- Mieder, Wolfgang
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good/Very Good
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- ISBN 10
- 0735200017
- ISBN 13
- 9780735200012
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall Pr
- Place of Publication
- US
- Date Published
- 1998
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