Proverbs offer a concise record of folk wisdom and have appeared
in oral tradition, literature, art, and popular culture for
centuries. Written by the foremost authority on proverbs, this
reference gives high school students, undergraduates, and general
readers a concise yet comprehensive overview of proverbs in world
culture. The volume begins with definitions and classifications of
proverbs, followed by discussions of several notable examples. The
book then examines approaches to the study of proverbs and the
place of proverbs in literature, politics, popular songs, and
everyday life. It closes with a bibliography of print and
electronic resources and a glossary. Included are numerous
illustrations.
Just about everyone has heard at least one proverb, and most
people have heard more. Proverbs offer a concise record of folk
wisdom and have appeared in oral tradition, literature, art, and
popular culture for centuries. One of the most varied and
fascinating types of folklore, proverbs are studied at all levels
and are of interest to a wide range of audiences. Written by the
foremost authority on proverbs, this reference gives high school
students, undergraduates, and general readers a concise yet
comprehensive overview of proverbs in world culture.
The volume begins with definitions and classifications of
proverbs and a discussion of their origin and dissemination. It
then discusses several representative proverbs from around the
world. This is followed by a review of scholarship on proverbs. The
book next looks at how several proverbs have appeared in political
speeches, literature, popular culture, and everyday life. The
handbook closes with a bibliography of print and electronic
resources and a glossary. Included are numerous photos illustrating
the role of proverbs around the world.
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