Introduction to Paremiology

Introduction to Paremiology
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Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages : 382
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ISBN-10 : 9783110410167
ISBN-13 : 3110410168
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Book Synopsis Introduction to Paremiology by : Hrisztalina Hrisztova-Gotthardt

Download or read book Introduction to Paremiology written by Hrisztalina Hrisztova-Gotthardt and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2015-04-28 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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