A Comparative Dictionary of Maltese Proverbs
Author : Ġużè Aquilina
Publisher :
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 47,9 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Maltese language
ISBN :
A Comparative Dictionary of Maltese Proverbs
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 39,2 MB
Release : 1986
Category :
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Book Description
Dictionary of European Proverbs
Author : Emanuel Strauss
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 2050 pages
File Size : 37,31 MB
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1134864612
Book Description
This Dictionary contains over 50,000 proverbs, in some 70 European languages and dialects, arranged in 2,500 sets. It is the fruits of over 40 years of collection and research, the only collection of proverbs on anything like this scale ever to be published anywhere in the world. Emanuel Strauss has trawled through innumerable collections of proverbs in all languages, from early printed books and rare items to the latest theses and journals, and grouped together many thousands of proverbs in sets of equivalent meaning. Comprehensive indexes for each language provide access to any proverb by way of its key words. A critical bibliography musters some 500 items, from incunabula to the current decade.
Historical Dictionary of Malta
Author : Uwe Jens Rudolf
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 26,54 MB
Release : 2010-04-27
Category : History
ISBN : 0810873907
Book Description
This second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Malta compiles the unusually rich and long history of the islands comprising the country of Malta. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-reference dictionary entries describing all of the major places, persons, institutions, and events that have shaped the history of the archipelago.
Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs
Author : Emanuel Strauss
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 2137 pages
File Size : 11,65 MB
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1136789782
Book Description
This concise edition of the definitive 3-volume Dictionary of European Proverbs constitutes a fascinating collection of proverbs in 29 languages. The entries are arranged alphabetically according to the English equivalent, allowing the reader to identify common trends easily and quickly. * All proverbs listed in original language * 29 European languages featured * Includes all proverbs in current use * Thoroughly checked by language specialists to ensure accuracy. The Concise Dictionary of European Proverbs is based on over 40 years in-depth research by the compiler. It is an essential reference source for linguists, ethnologists and folklorists, and of interest to anyone wanting to know about the origins, development and current usage of the proverb. Emanuel Straussis a world-renowned expert on proverbs.
Historical Dictionary of Malta
Author : Warren G. Berg
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 49,97 MB
Release : 1995
Category : History
ISBN : 9780810830189
Book Description
A handy reference that provides an introduction to the history of the strategic archipelago of Malta. The entries cover the political, economic, and social situation in the country since its independence from Britain in 1964. Invaluable to those in the scholarly professions, many laypersons, and even casual tourists.
The Routledge Book of World Proverbs
Author : Jon R. Stone
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 947 pages
File Size : 29,65 MB
Release : 2006-09-27
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1135870535
Book Description
The Routledge Book of World Proverbs invites the reader to travel the globe in search of the origins of such words of wisdom, experiencing the rich cultural traditions reflected in each nation’s proverbs. This collection contains over 16,000 gems of humour and pathos that draw upon themes from our shared experiences of life. And we are not just invited to learn about other cultures; proverbs are ‘bits of ancient wisdom’ and thus teach us about our own history. Drawing together proverbs that transcend culture, time and space to provide a collection that is both useful and enjoyable, The Routledge Book of World Proverbs is, unquestionably, a book of enduring interest.
A Dictionary of Arabic and Islamic Proverbs
Author : Paul Lunde
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 37,93 MB
Release : 2019-11-14
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1000639436
Book Description
One of the quickest ways to understand a people or a culture is to learn their proverbs. This anthology, first published in 1984, compiles in dictionary form proverbs from the Islamic world, particularly the Middle East and North Africa. The Arabs were the first to gather and annotate their own proverbs – the earliest collections date from the n
The Matti Kuusi International Type System of Proverbs
Author : Outi Lauhakangas
Publisher :
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 45,81 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Proverbs
ISBN :
Book Description
From 1965 to 1974 Matti Kuusi was editor-in-chief of the famous journal Proverbium and invited proverb scholars to contribute to this forum. During this period he began to keep a card index of literature references to proverb types and made his first experiment in the thematic classification of international proverb materials in the 1970s. This volume is a study of the development of this type system. Outi Lauhakangas attempts to show how her father's practical dream of a common international reference code came to be realised. The reader will find a list of some 700 global or almost global proverb motifs and can access the database via the website of The Finnish Literature Society.
The Journal of American Folklore
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Publisher :
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 37,11 MB
Release : 1988
Category : Folklore
ISBN :
