Introduction to Paremiology. A Comprehensive Guide to Proverb Studies

This handbook introduces key elements of the philological research area called paremiology (the study of proverbs). It presents the main subject area as well as the current status of paremiological research. The basic notions, among others, include defining proverbs, main proverb features, origin, c...

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Main Author: Varga, Melita Aleksa (auth)
Other Authors: Hrisztova-Gotthardt, Hrisztalina (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: De Gruyter 2014
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Summary:This handbook introduces key elements of the philological research area called paremiology (the study of proverbs). It presents the main subject area as well as the current status of paremiological research. The basic notions, among others, include defining proverbs, main proverb features, origin, collecting and categorization of proverbs. Each chapter is written by a leading scholar-specialist in their area of proverbial research. Since the book represents a measured balance between the popular and scientific approach, it is recommended to a wide readership including experienced and budding scholars, students of linguistics, as well as other professionals interested in the study of proverbs.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (382 p.)
ISBN:9783110410167
9783110456127
DOI:10.2478/9783110410167
Access:Open Access