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Did you know that 'if the cap fits' refers to the traditional jester's cap with bells on it - so anyone wearing such a cap could be expected to do something foolish? Or that the ancient Greeks believed that it was camels rather than elephants that never forgot? The Spanish writer Cervantes defined a proverb as 'a short sentence drawn from long experience' and Linda and Roger Flavell trace the origins of over 400 of these invaluable pieces of wisdom. The entries are interspersed with mini-essays on such diverse subjects as The Proverbial Cynic and When there's a R in the Month. The result is essential reading for anyone who delights in words.
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| SKU | GOR001680452 |
|---|---|
| Title | Dictionary of Proverbs: And Their Origins |
| Author | By (author) Linda Flavell |
| Condition | VERYGOOD |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Kyle Books |
| Year Published | 2008 |
| Number of Pages | 278 |
| ISBN 10 | 1856267369 |
| ISBN 13 | 9781856267366 |
| Edition | N/A |
| Prizes | N/A |
| Cover Note: | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual cover or edition may vary. |
| Note: | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. |
| Ex Library | No |
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Did you know that 'if the cap fits' refers to the traditional jester's cap with bells on it - so anyone wearing such a cap could be expected to do something foolish? Or that the ancient Greeks believed that it was camels rather than elephants that never forgot? The Spanish writer Cervantes defined a proverb as 'a short sentence drawn from long experience' and Linda and Roger Flavell trace the origins of over 400 of these invaluable pieces of wisdom. The entries are interspersed with mini-essays on such diverse subjects as The Proverbial Cynic and When there's a R in the Month. The result is essential reading for anyone who delights in words. - Additional Information
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SKU GOR001680452 Title Dictionary of Proverbs: And Their Origins Author By (author) Linda Flavell Condition VERYGOOD Binding Type Paperback Publisher Kyle Books Year Published 2008 Number of Pages 278 ISBN 10 1856267369 ISBN 13 9781856267366 Edition N/A Prizes N/A Cover Note: Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual cover or edition may vary. Note: This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. Ex Library No
