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Lean, Vincent Stuckey

9781330536544: Lean's Collectanea, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1330536541 ISBN 13 : 9781330536544

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Unlock a trove of language and character from England’s proverb traditions. This volume collects English aphorisms, sayings, and short lines drawn from a wide range of sources, offering a window into how past generations thought, joked, and taught through short, memorable phrases. The book presents the entries with translations, parallel forms, and historical notes that illuminate the sayings in their original contexts.

This edition frames the material as a reference for readers who enjoy language, folklore, and cultural history. It highlights how common wisdom evolved, and how proverbs traveled across time and tongues, often with playful or pointed twists.

Curated arrays of proverbs and aphorisms with cross‑references and notes

Examples and variants from different periods and languages

Notes on usage, meaning, and the cultural backdrop of each entry

A glimpse into the way sayings reflect daily life, work, and morals

Ideal for readers of language history, quotation fans, and anyone who enjoys the bite and charm of old proverbs. Perfect for researchers, students, or casual browsers seeking a compact compendium of enduring phrases.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330536541
ISBN 13: 9781330536544
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Nombre de pages: 522
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Lean's Collectanea, Vol. 3 (Classic Reprint)

Vincent Stuckey Lean

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1330536541 ISBN 13 : 9781330536544

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive and richly detailed dictionary of English words, phrases, and proverbs used in the 16th and 17th centuries, with examples drawn from a diverse range of sources including drama, poetry, sermons, and medical texts. It is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the development of the English language. The author has assembled a vast collection of entries, each of which provides a concise definition and at least one illustrative quotation. The quotations are particularly valuable, as they show how the words and phrases were actually used in context. The author has also included cross-references to related entries, making it easy to explore the book's contents. The dictionary is not simply a list of definitions. The author has also provided a wealth of historical and etymological information, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the English language. In short, this book is a major contribution to the study of English vocabulary. It is a must-have for anyone interested in the history and development of our language. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330536544_0

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