Chinese Proverbs From Olden Times

by Peter Beilenson

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Original publication date: 1956

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DDC/MDS: 398.9 — Society, government, & culture Customs, etiquette & folklore Folklore & Folktales Proverbs
LCC: PN6519 .C5 .B4 — Language and Literature Literature (General) Literature (General) Collections of general literature Proverbs
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