A Dictionary of Modern Greek Proverbs (Classic Reprint): With an English Translation, Explanatory Remarks, and Philological Illustrations - Couverture souple
Synopsis
Delight in timeless Greek wisdom with clear English translations
This compact reference gathers modern Greek proverbs in alphabetical order, each paired with a literal English translation and helpful notes. Companion anecdotes and cultural contexts illuminate how these sayings were used in everyday life, giving readers a practical sense of Greek thought and humor.
What you’ll get- A broad sampler of proverbs, from everyday wisdom to witty turns of phrase
- Explanatory notes and philological hints that clarify meaning and use
- Light anecdotes and traditions that reveal habits, manners, and beliefs behind the sayings
- A reader-friendly format that helps learners see language in action
- Quick access to Greek proverbs with direct English renderings
- Contexts that show how proverbs were spoken in home, work, and social life
- A blend of practical morals and cultural color that makes the collection entertaining as well as instructional
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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