A fascinating collection of hundreds of English proverbs still in current use, tracing their origins, explaining their meaning, and commenting on their interpretation. The authors are concerned with proverbs as a living force in the development of the language, selecting sayings that are simultaneously pithy, witty and wise. Teachers and students of English will find English Proverbs Explained as useful as will the crossword addict and the general reader. - First published 1967 - Reprinted 1968, 1974
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Clifford Witting was an English author of detective novels, noted for his sharp style and witty, if occasionally facetious, prose. His works frequently explored complex characters and situations, drawing original ideas from within the conventions of the formal detective story. Witting excelled at depicting settings, such as army life, and demonstrated a talent for brilliantly misdirecting readers or inventing ingenious murder methods. He also experimented with form, including surprise victims and inverted detective narratives, consistently offering readers something new within the genre.
