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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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English proverbs explained, Ronald Ridout
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- Released
- 1969,
- Book condition
- Good
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- Title
- English proverbs explained
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Ronald Ridout
- Publisher
- Pan Books
- Released
- 1969
- Pages
- 223
- ISBN10
- 0330023284
- ISBN13
- 9780330023283
- Series
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Description
- 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