Dictionary of Proverbs and Their Origins

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 result is essential reading for anyone who delights in words.

Scriitorul spaniol Cervantes a definit un proverb ca o fraza scurta extrasa din experienta indelungata, iar Linda si Roger Flavell traseaza originile a peste 400 dintre aceste inestimabile piese de intelepciune. Rezultatul este o lectura esentiala pentru oricine se bucura de cuvinte.