Proverbs of All Nations, Compared, Explained, and Illustrated by Walter K. Kelly
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"Proverbs of All Nations, Compared, Explained, and Illustrated" by Walter K. Kelly is a comprehensive collection of proverbs written in the mid-19th century. This compilation aims to address a notable gap in English literature regarding accessible and well-organized collections of proverbs, with a focus on British sayings while also presenting their counterparts from various cultures. The text delves into themes surrounding human experiences, morals, and social relations, illustrating the deep meanings behind
these succinct maxims. The opening of the work introduces the author’s purpose and perspective on proverbs. Kelly notes the need for a more comprehensive collection that provides contexts, comparisons, and explanations for proverbs in a way that is engaging and insightful for the general reader. He sets the stage for a richly organized collection that explores various categories, starting with proverbs related to women, love, and marriage. By presenting proverbs in thematic groupings, accompanied by translations and insights, Kelly intends to create a lively interconnection between proverbs from different cultures, illuminating shared wisdom and collective human experiences across time and geography. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kelly, Walter K. (Walter Keating), -1867 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13021973 |
| Title | Proverbs of All Nations, Compared, Explained, and Illustrated |
| Credits |
Produced by ellinora, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Proverbs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63190 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1389 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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