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by David Crystal

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Proverbs are fascinating in what they tell us about a culture's view of everyday life: whether it be the importance of animals or the significance of the weather, proverbial wisdom is a key factor in understanding different peoples and cultures. David Crystal takes us on a global tour of the world's proverbs.

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David Crystal is Honorary Professor of Linguistics at the University of Wales, Bangor.

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Published: 2006
Genres: Anthropology, Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 398.9
LCC: PN6405 .C79

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