The Multicultural Dictionary of Proverbs: Over 20,000 Adages from More Than 120 Languages, Nationalities and Ethnic Groups
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All cultures have proverbs that capsulize subjects simply and effectively. Many of these are cross-cultural. For example, according to a Danish proverb, "The greater the fear, the nearer the danger," while a Latin proverb says, "The less there is of fear, the less there is danger." This work includes over 20,000 proverbs from more than 120 languages, nationalities and ethnic groups. The proverbs are arranged under 1,300 headings (e.g.,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0786422629
ISBN13:9780786422623
Release Date:February 2005
Publisher:McFarland & Company
Length:406 Pages
Weight:1.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 7.1" x 10.0"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
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