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Exploring the field of paremiology, this book delves into the significance of proverbs as a universal form of wisdom. It examines the spread of Anglo-American proverbs in Europe and the emergence of modern sayings. The text also analyzes proverbs in political contexts, featuring insights on President Obama, and highlights their role in literature. Concluding with cultural studies, it offers an in-depth look at the origin, history, and meaning of specific proverbs, showcasing their enduring relevance and impact across various domains.
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Behold the Proverbs of a People, Wolfgang Mieder
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- 2014
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- Title
- Behold the Proverbs of a People
- Subtitle
- Proverbial Wisdom in Culture, Literature, and Politics
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Wolfgang Mieder
- Publisher
- University Press of Mississippi
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 498
- ISBN13
- 9781628461404
- Category
- Social sciences
- Description
- Exploring the field of paremiology, this book delves into the significance of proverbs as a universal form of wisdom. It examines the spread of Anglo-American proverbs in Europe and the emergence of modern sayings. The text also analyzes proverbs in political contexts, featuring insights on President Obama, and highlights their role in literature. Concluding with cultural studies, it offers an in-depth look at the origin, history, and meaning of specific proverbs, showcasing their enduring relevance and impact across various domains.