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LoC No.: 03002185
Title:
Proverb Lore
Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources
Note: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Proverb Lore" by F. Edward Hulme is a scholarly collection focused on the study of proverbs, written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the nature, significance, and history of proverbs from various cultures, exploring their roles in communication, cultural heritage, and wisdom. The work serves to illuminate the timeless relevance of proverbs and how they encapsulate shared human experiences and insights. The opening of "Proverb Lore" discusses the value of studying proverbs as vehicles of wisdom that bridge generational and cultural gaps. It emphasizes the difficulty in defining proverbs due to their condensed nature and multifaceted meanings. Hulme presents proverbs as expressions of common truths and experiences across different societies, indicating that while the phrases may differ, the underlying ideas are often universal. He introduces examples illustrating the evolution and enduring nature of proverbs, alluding to the complexities of their classification and the rich tapestry of human thought they represent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward), 1841-1909
EBook No.: 34176
Published: Oct 31, 2010
Downloads: 174
Language: English
Subject: Proverbs -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03002185
Title:
Proverb Lore
Many sayings, wise or otherwise, on many subjects, gleaned from many sources
Note: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Lisa Reigel, and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Proverb Lore" by F. Edward Hulme is a scholarly collection focused on the study of proverbs, written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the nature, significance, and history of proverbs from various cultures, exploring their roles in communication, cultural heritage, and wisdom. The work serves to illuminate the timeless relevance of proverbs and how they encapsulate shared human experiences and insights. The opening of "Proverb Lore" discusses the value of studying proverbs as vehicles of wisdom that bridge generational and cultural gaps. It emphasizes the difficulty in defining proverbs due to their condensed nature and multifaceted meanings. Hulme presents proverbs as expressions of common truths and experiences across different societies, indicating that while the phrases may differ, the underlying ideas are often universal. He introduces examples illustrating the evolution and enduring nature of proverbs, alluding to the complexities of their classification and the rich tapestry of human thought they represent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hulme, F. Edward (Frederick Edward), 1841-1909
EBook No.: 34176
Published: Oct 31, 2010
Downloads: 174
Language: English
Subject: Proverbs -- History and criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.