The Wisdom of Many: Essays on the Proverb
The Wisdom of Many explores research on proverbs of many cultures. More than twenty essays written by scholars of such diverse disciplines as folklore, literature, psychology, linguistics, and anthropology illustrate the significance of traditional proverbs and trace variations of proverbs over time, drawing on African, Chinese, Spanish, Finnish, Irish, and Yiddish examples.
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The Wisdom of Many: Essays on the Proverb
The Wisdom of Many explores research on proverbs of many cultures. More than twenty essays written by scholars of such diverse disciplines as folklore, literature, psychology, linguistics, and anthropology illustrate the significance of traditional proverbs and trace variations of proverbs over time, drawing on African, Chinese, Spanish, Finnish, Irish, and Yiddish examples.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780299143602 |
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Publisher: | University of Wisconsin Press |
Publication date: | 08/15/1994 |
Edition description: | 1 |
Pages: | 352 |
Product dimensions: | 5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 1.00(d) |
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