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Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Elizabeth Knowles
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Description for Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
Hardcover. Featuring over 2,000 proverbs and sayings, both quirky and wise, on 250 different themes, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs draws on the latest Oxford Dictionaries research and ensures you can find a pithy saying for any occasion. Editor(s): Knowles, Elizabeth. Num Pages: 512 pages. BIC Classification: CB; GBCQ; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 114 x 158 x 36. Weight in Grams: 378.
Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs features over 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world, arranged across 250 subjects - from 'Books' and 'Borrowing' to 'Dreams' and 'Drink'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of the proverbial treatment of the topic and each proverb is accompanied by information on its date, source, and meaning. Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're looking for. Beautifully produced and designed, it is the perfect gift for anyone ... Read more
Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs features over 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world, arranged across 250 subjects - from 'Books' and 'Borrowing' to 'Dreams' and 'Drink'. Each theme has a short introduction giving an overview of the proverbial treatment of the topic and each proverb is accompanied by information on its date, source, and meaning. Not only is this book a pleasure to browse but it is ideal for quick reference with its comprehensive index that makes it easy to find the exact phrase you're looking for. Beautifully produced and designed, it is the perfect gift for anyone ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
377g
Number of Pages
512
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780198778370
SKU
V9780198778370
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Ref
99-2
About Elizabeth Knowles
Elizabeth Knowles, Editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, is a historical lexicographer who worked on the 4th edition of the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. Her other editorial credits include What They Didn't Say: a Book of Misquotations (2006) and How to Read a Word (2010). She contributed to The History of Oxford University Press, and is currently working on ... Read more
Reviews for Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs
This is a delightful little book which at £9.99 is worth every penny and not only useful in a reference library but also on the shelves of anyone who writes and/or teaches. To conclude with the words of Lord John Russell - "A proverb is one man's wit and all men's wisdom"... It is arranged by theme - covering 250 ... Read more