Winston S. Churchill often used proverbs in his many speeches,
correspondence, and other writings. This book is a detailed index
to proverbs in his works. An introductory essay explores the
importance of proverbs in Churchill's writings. The essay is
followed by an index to proverbs, based on the most significant
key-word. Each entry cites the source of the proverb in an edition
of Chruchill's works and provides a reference to standard proverb
dictionaries for future information.
Winston S. Churchill's leading role on the 20th-century world
stage is perhaps better documented than that of any other
participant. He is the subject of the most extensive biography yet
written, and all his speeches, many of his occasional writings, and
much of his correspondence have been published. Proverbs figure
prominently in his work, and this book provides a detailed index to
the many proverbs Churchill used in his voluminous writings.
The book begins with an introductory essay that discusses and
analyzes the importance of proverbs in Churchill's works. The bulk
of the volume is a key-word index to the occurrence of proverbs in
his writings, with the proverbs arranged according to the most
significant word in the text. The quotation from Churchill is
accompanied by a citation to the source in one of the editions of
his works consulted. Each entry also provides a reference to a
standard proverb dictionary, which the readers may consult to learn
more about the history of the proverb. Appendices overview the
frequency and distribution of proverbs in Churchill's writings.
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