Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0484968467 ISBN 13: 9780484968461
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a fascinating study of German proverbs and their evolution throughout history, examining their origins, meanings, and literary and cultural significance. The author, an expert in German language and literature, traces the development of proverbs from the Middle Ages to the 16th century. Drawing on the rich collection of proverbs by the poet B. Waldis, the book offers a unique window into the linguistic and cultural landscape of the German-speaking world. Weaving together historical, linguistic, and literary analysis, the book delves into the thematic depth of proverbs, exploring their insights on human nature, social norms, and the vagaries of life. The author reveals how proverbs encapsulate the wisdom, wit, and collective experience of generations, offering glimpses into the values, beliefs, and aspirations of past societies. By examining proverbs within their broader historical and literary context, the book sheds light on the dynamic relationship between language and culture. It demonstrates how proverbs have shaped and been shaped by the social, political, and intellectual currents of their time, reflecting the hopes, fears, and aspirations of the people who used them. Ultimately, this book is not merely a collection of proverbs but a profound exploration of the human condition as expressed through language. Its insights will appeal to anyone interested in the history of language, the richness of German culture, or the enduring power of human wisdom. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0484968467 ISBN 13: 9780484968461
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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2019
ISBN 10: 0484968467 ISBN 13: 9780484968461
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0484968467 ISBN 13: 9780484968461
Da: Buchpark, Trebbin, Germania
Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 174 | Sprache: Deutsch | Produktart: Bücher.