Interesting Stories to Learn Proverbs - Couverture souple

Murthi, R.K.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9381384401 ISBN 13 : 9789381384404

Editeur : Pustak Mahal, 2014

Synopsis

Proverbs are short well-known sentences or phrases that tell a general truth about life or offer advice. In other words, they present the gist of a moral tale or a fable prevalent in a specific society. And because of their universal appeal, many of these proverbs have crossed their social barriers, and have become part of the human-consciousness in general. In this book, many popular proverbs driving home some universal moral ideas have been compiled from different sources and cultural backgrounds. Besides many others, we have some of the most popular ones like: It is never too late to learn...Necessity is the mother of invention...Self Improvement is the best help etc. Given their popularity and universal acceptance, the stories connected to them have an appeal for the children and adults alike. Also, this specific illustrative format serves to enhance the recall-value of the proverbs besides affording the pleasure of interesting reading. Truly a treasure-trove you can delve into anytime to improve your knowledge and expand your horizon. Some Glimpses: *Do not kill the goose that lays the golden eggs *The poor are truly free when their needs are few *Pride hath its fall *An enemy`s enemy is a friend *All are equal in the eyes of the law

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Proverbs are short well-known sentences or phrases that tell a general truth about life or offer advice. In other words, they present the gist of a moral tale or a fable prevalent in a specific society. And because of their universal appeal, many of these proverbs have crossed their social barriers, and have become part of the human-consciousness in general. In this book, many popular proverbs driving home some universal moral ideas have been compiled from different sources and cultural backgrounds. Besides many others, we have some of the most popular ones like: It is never too late to learn; Necessity is the mother of invention; and, Self-help is the best help etc. Given their popularity and universal acceptance, the stories connected to them have an appeal for the children and adults alike. Also, this specific illustrative format serves to enhance the recall-value of the proverbs besides affording the pleasure of interesting reading. Truly a treasure-trove you can delve into anytime to improve your knowledge and expand your horizon.

Biographie de l'auteur

R.K.Murthi is one of India's leading freelance writers; a humorist whose middles and satires appeared regularly in major newspapers and publications. Effectively serving the cause of children's literature, he won several national awards and prizes for his work in the field. He was the Secretary-General of Indian Society of Authors and the Editor-in-Chief of Meghdutam, India's literary magazine on the Net. He has authored over 50 books.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pustak Mahal
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9381384401
• ISBN 13: 9789381384404
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 98
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible