The Multicultural Dictionary Of Proverbs

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The Multicultural Dictionary Of Proverbs

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Author : Harold V. Cordry
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-08-31

The Multicultural Dictionary Of Proverbs written by Harold V. Cordry and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-31 with Literary Criticism categories.

All cultures have proverbs that capsulize subjects simply and effectively. Many of these are cross-cultural. For example, according to a Danish proverb, "The greater the fear, the nearer the danger," while a Latin proverb says, "The less there is of fear, the less there is danger." This work includes over 20,000 proverbs from more than 120 languages, nationalities and ethnic groups. The proverbs are arranged under 1,300 headings (e.g., accidents, divided loyalty, marriage, prosperity, shame), and each includes the nationality, group or language in which it originated. Comprehensive keyword and subject indexes allow access to the material in multiple ways.

Russian English Dictionary Of Proverbs And Sayings

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Author : Alexander Margulis
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2015-08-13

Russian English Dictionary Of Proverbs And Sayings written by Alexander Margulis and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-13 with Literary Criticism categories.

This dictionary contains 2,375 Russian sayings and proverbs and their English counterparts. Variants of each saying are included, and careful attention is given to the differences in British and American versions. For example, the Russian saying that is interpreted as "Children behave in a childish way, and they cannot be expected to act like grown-up people," is first given in Russian (in the Cyrillic alphabet) and then in English, and is then followed by the nearest English-language equivalent sayings in Britain and the United States: "Young colts will canter" (British) and "Boys will be boys" (American). The proverbs and sayings are arranged alphabetically by the first Russian word (in the Cyrillic alphabet) and are cross-referenced so the reader can find analogous Russian versions of English sayings. There is a keyword index for each language (one in English, one in Russian in the Cyrillic alphabet), which allows the reader to find a proverb or a saying without knowing the first word. Proverbs and sayings are current and include those popular in both spoken Russian and literature. The prefatory matter is in both English and Russian, for readers who have a command of either language.

Proverbs And The African Tree Of Life

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Author : Dorothy BEA Akoto-Abutiate
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2014-08-07

Proverbs And The African Tree Of Life written by Dorothy BEA Akoto-Abutiate and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-07 with Religion categories.

In Proverbs and the African Tree of Life Dorothy BEA Akoto-Abutiate juxtaposes chosen sayings from Proverbs and selected Ewe Folk proverbs using the agricultural metaphor of “grafting,” which she calls a “hermeneutic of grafting.” Though these two sets of sayings come from completely different cultural contexts, Akoto argues that folk sayings/proverbs, which abound in Africa, should be considered as an already mature, established tree on to which a piece of the biblical tree is spliced or engrafted to produce hybridized fruits that have uniquely different tastes than the fruits of each tree individually. This metaphorical grafting process allows the message of the Bible (in Proverbs) to be understood, imbibed and appropriated in Africa.

Proverbs Are The Best Policy

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Author : Wolfgang Mieder
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005-10-30

Proverbs Are The Best Policy written by Wolfgang Mieder and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-10-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

Mieder introduces this survey with an examination of what characterizes American proverbs, what are their origins, and how they have spread internationally with the expansion of America's political role. He then turns to the origins and varied historical uses of what has become the defining proverb of American democracy, "government of the people, by the people, for the people." The employment of proverbs had no brighter exponent among the nation's founding generation than Abigail Adams, who was not without influence despite the exclusion from political office of women. As they have for so much, her abundant letters provide rich sources for politically charged proverbs. Though it is especially associated with Abraham Lincoln, "a house divided against itself cannot stand" is a biblical proverb that has proven of wide value as a political expression. Frederick Douglass's proverbial prowess paralleled that of his contemporary Lincoln, and he employed it effectively in his battle for civil rights. Given proverbs' enduring role in American politics, it is an interesting exercise to compare how United States presidents have employed them in their inaugural addresses, which have produced such gems as John F. Kennedy's "ask not" dictum. The bonds Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill formed through the World War II alliance were expressed in the proverbial language that frequently enlivened their correspondence. Having addressed these aspects of the proverb in American politics, Mieder winds up by considering the sociopolitical significance of the ambiguous proverb "good fences make good neighbors."

100 Multicultural Proverbs

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Author : Festus E. Obiakor
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2007-12-13

100 Multicultural Proverbs written by Festus E. Obiakor and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-13 with Education categories.

Presents proverbs that can stimulate new ways of thinking, communicating, teaching, and learning, and offers reflection about self-responsibility, collaboration, consultation, spirituality, and general life lessons.

Introduction To Paremiology

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Author : Hrisztalina Hrisztova-Gotthardt
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2015-12-14

Introduction To Paremiology written by Hrisztalina Hrisztova-Gotthardt and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This handbook introduces key elements of the philological research area called paremiology (the study of proverbs). It presents the main subject area as well as the current status of paremiological research. The basic notions, among others, include defining proverbs, main proverb features, origin, collecting and categorization of proverbs. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar-specialist in their area of proverbial research. Since the book represents a measured balance between the popular and scientific approach, it is recommended to a wide readership including experienced and budding scholars, students of linguistics, as well as other professionals interested in the study of proverbs.

Public Library Catalog

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999

Public Library Catalog written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Best books categories.

Walford S Guide To Reference Material Social And Historical Sciences Philosophy And Religion

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Author : Albert John Walford
language : en
Publisher: London : Library Association Pub.
Release Date : 1999

Walford S Guide To Reference Material Social And Historical Sciences Philosophy And Religion written by Albert John Walford and has been published by London : Library Association Pub. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with History categories.

A revised and updated guide to reference material. It contains selective and evaluative entries to guide the enquirer to the best source of reference in each subject area, be it journal article, CD-ROM, on-line database, bibliography, encyclopaedia, monograph or directory. It features full critical annotations and reviewers' comments and comprehensive author-title and subject indexes. The contents include: philosophy and psychology; religion; social sciences, sociology, statistics, politics, economics, labour and employment; land and property, business organizations, finance and banking, and economic surveys; economic policies and controls, trade and commerce, business and management, and law; public administration, social services and welfare, education, customs and traditions; geography; biography; and history.

Worth A Thousand Words

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Author : Wolfgang Mieder
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 2025-08-15

Worth A Thousand Words written by Wolfgang Mieder and has been published by Univ. Press of Mississippi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-08-15 with Social Science categories.

In 2014, Wolfgang Mieder published Behold the Proverbs of a People: Proverbial Wisdom in Culture, Literature, and Politics with the University Press of Mississippi. The book created an informative entry into the world of proverb scholarship, illustrating that proverbs have always been and continue to be wisdom's international currency. Picking up where Behold the Proverbs of a People left off, this new book brings traditional proverbs into the modern era, analyzing proverbs under four headings: American proverbs, proverbs in politics, proverbs in literature, and proverbs in culture. Within these sections, a wide array of proverbs and the topics they express are addressed and shown to still be relevant to the political and cultural landscape of today. Worth a Thousand Words discusses the global spread of American proverbs and the reliance of proverbs in politics and everyday life in America and internationally. It also examines proverbs in literature such as Don Quixote and Destined to Witness, as well as proverbs in fairy tales. Proving the pen is mightier than the sword, Mieder’s book demonstrates the ubiquity of proverbs. By recognizing and documenting the proverbial linguistic patterns of our culture, people, and systems, Mieder shows us how creative language serves as the guideposts for a free and idealistic world for ages past and ages to come.

Public Library Catalog

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Author : Juliette Yaakov
language : en
Publisher: H. W. Wilson
Release Date : 1999

Public Library Catalog written by Juliette Yaakov and has been published by H. W. Wilson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

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