The multicultural dictionary of proverbs : over 20,000 adages from more than 120 languages, nationalities, and ethnic groups / Harold V. Cordry.

Main entry:

Cordry, Harold V., 1943- compiler.

Title & Author:

The multicultural dictionary of proverbs : over 20,000 adages from more than 120 languages, nationalities, and ethnic groups / Harold V. Cordry.

Publication:

Description:

x, 406 pages ; 26 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-302) and indexes.

Summary:

Presented by nationality or resource within 1,300 headings such as accidents, divided loyalty, marriage, and shame; and indexed by key word, subject, and source. All but a few are from European cultures, and include famous writers such as Shakespeare and Ovid, and works such as the Bible. The obscure ones remain unexplained.

ISBN:

0786402512 (lib. bdg. ; alk. paper)
9780786402519 (lib. bdg. ; alk. paper)

Subject:

Proverbs.
Aphorisms and Proverbs as Topic
Proverbes.
proverbs.
Sprichwort
Internationaler Vergleich
Anthologie
Spreekwoorden.

Form/genre:

Aphorisms and Proverbs
Dictionaries.
Sayings
Reference works
Proverbes.
Ouvrages de référence.

Holdings:

Location: Library study room 200859
Call No.: PN6405 .C6 1997
Status: Available

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