The World Of Proverb And Parable: With Illustrations From History, Biography, And The Anecdotal Table-Talk Of All Ages. With An Introductory Essay On ... Of The Popular Proverb And Tale In All Ages - 9781021639943

This expansive collection of proverbs and parables from around the world provides insight into the ways in which different cultures have used these forms of storytelling to transmit wisdom and cultural values. Edwin Paxton Hood's introductory essay offers a thought-provoking discussion of the universal themes that permeate these popular forms of expression. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: Edwin Paxton Hood
• | Publisher: Legare Street Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 576 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 102163994X
• | ISBN-13: 9781021639943