Dictionary of Authentic American Proverbs (Hardcover)

Dictionary of Authentic American Proverbs offers a comprehensive reference guide for distinctly American proverbs. Compiled by Wolfgang Mieder, a key figure in the field of proverb studies, this compendium features nearly 1,500 proverbs with American origins, spanning the 17th century to present day, including a scholarly introduction exploring the history of proverbs in America, the structure and variants of these proverbs, known authors and sources, and cultural values expressed in these proverbs. Along with a comprehensive bibliography of proverb collections and interpretive scholarship, this dictionary offers a glimpse into the history of American social and cultural attitudes through uniquely American language.

General

Imprint:	Berghahn Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2021
Authors:	Wolfgang Mieder
Dimensions:	203 x 127mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	242
ISBN-13:	978-1-80073-131-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Myths & mythology Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Folklore Books > History > American history > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Myths & mythology
LSN:	1-80073-131-0
Barcode:	9781800731318

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