English Proverbs And Proverbial Phrases Collected From The Most Authentic Sources: Alphabetically Arranged And Annotated - Rilegato

Hazlitt, W Carew

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ISBN 10: 1163505757 ISBN 13: 9781163505755

Casa editrice: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Riassunto

English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases is a comprehensive collection of traditional English sayings and idioms, compiled and annotated by the renowned scholar W. Carew Hazlitt. The book presents over 15,000 proverbs and proverbial phrases, alphabetically arranged for easy reference. Each entry includes the full text of the proverb or phrase, along with its meaning and any relevant historical or cultural context. Hazlitt's annotations provide additional insights into the origins, usage, and variations of each saying. The book draws on a wide range of sources, including early English literature, folk traditions, and popular culture. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the rich and varied tradition of English language and culture.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.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Kessinger Publishing
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1163505757
• ISBN 13: 9781163505755
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 612
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile