The World of Proverb and Parable: With Illustrations From History, Biography, and the Anecdotal Table-Talk of All Ages. With an Introductory Essay On

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This expansive collection of proverbs and parables from around the world provides insight into the ways in which different cultures have used these forms of storytelling to transmit wisdom and cultural values. Edwin Paxton Hood's introductory essay offers a thought-provoking discussion of the universal themes that permeate these popular forms of expression.