9780259280293 - Select Proverbs, Italian, Spanish, French, English, Scotish, British, &C. Chiefly Moral: The Foreign Languages Done Into English (Classic Reprint) de Mapletoft, Joh... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of over 600 Italian and Spanish proverbs alongside their English equivalents. The proverbs offer a fascinating glimpse into the shared cultural heritage of these two languages and the broader Mediterranean region. Some of the proverbs have ancient roots, dating back to classical times, while others reflect more recent historical and social developments. The author explores the thematic depth of these proverbs, examining their insights on topics ranging from love and friendship to wealth and poverty, virtue and vice, and the human condition. Whether you are a linguist, a historian, or simply someone interested in the wisdom of the ages, this book has something to offer. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and linguistic diversity of the Mediterranean region, and provides thought-provoking insights into the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.