A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs by Henry G. Bohn
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"A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs" by Henry G. Bohn is a collection of proverbs from various languages, including French, Italian, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, and Danish, with accompanying English translations, written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as a resource for both casual readers and linguists, intending to share wisdom from ...
opening of the book presents the author’s preface, where he explains the genesis of the project—his previous work on English proverbs inspired him to compile a broader collection that spans multiple languages. Bohn mentions the collaboration with various scholars to ensure accuracy in translations and acknowledges their contributions. He expresses hope that readers will find the proverbs enlightening and reflects on how some of them may be new to English speakers while others may be more familiar than assumed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Lisa Carter
2 months agoI didn’t think I would enjoy this, but the author anticipates common questions and addresses them well. This felt rewarding to read.
Oliver Allen
4 months agoI went into this with no expectations and the author's voice is distinct, making the compplex topics easy to digest. Highly recommended for everyone.
Joseph Smith
3 months agoI have to admit, the material builds progressively without overwhelming the reader. I would gladly recommend this to others.
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Paul Lee
3 months agoThis came highly recommended and the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.