UID:
almahu_9947382310702882
Format:
1 online resource (382 pages) :
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illustrations; digital, PDF file(s).
Edition:
1st ed.
ISBN:
3-11-045612-5
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3-11-041016-8
Content:
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.
Note:
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
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Frontmatter --
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Acknowledgements --
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Contents --
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List of Contributing Authors --
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Introduction /
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1 Subject Area, Terminology, Proverb Definitions, Proverb Features /
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2 Origin of Proverbs /
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3 Categorization of Proverbs /
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4 Semiotic and Semantic Aspects of the Proverb /
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5 Structural Aspects of Proverbs /
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6 Pragmatic and Stylistic Aspects of Proverbs /
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7 Cognitive Apects of Proverbs /
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8 Empirical Research and Paremiological Minimum /
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9 Proverbs from a Corpus Linguistic Point of View /
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10 Paremiography: Proverb Collections /
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11 Contrastive Study of Proverbs /
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12 Proverbs in Literature /
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13 Proverbs in Mass Media /
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14 Proverbs and Foreign Language Teaching /
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15 Anti-proverbs /
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Glossary of Key Terms Appearing in the Book --
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List of Tables --
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List of Figures --
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Index
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Also available in print form.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 3-11-041015-X
Language:
English
DOI:
10.2478/9783110410167
