02388cam a22003133u 4500 63190 UtSlPG 20260610134445.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13021973 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Kelly, Walter K. (Walter Keating), -1867 Proverbs of All Nations, Compared, Explained, and Illustrated Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-09-12 Produced by ellinora, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Proverbs of All Nations, Compared, Explained, and Illustrated" by Walter K. Kelly is a comprehensive collection of proverbs written in the mid-19th century. This compilation aims to address a notable gap in English literature regarding accessible and well-organized collections of proverbs, with a focus on British sayings while also presenting their counterparts from various cultures. The text delves into themes surrounding human experiences, morals, and social relations, illustrating the deep meanings behind these succinct maxims. The opening of the work introduces the author’s purpose and perspective on proverbs. Kelly notes the need for a more comprehensive collection that provides contexts, comparisons, and explanations for proverbs in a way that is engaging and insightful for the general reader. He sets the stage for a richly organized collection that explores various categories, starting with proverbs related to women, love, and marriage. By presenting proverbs in thematic groupings, accompanied by translations and insights, Kelly intends to create a lively interconnection between proverbs from different cultures, illuminating shared wisdom and collective human experiences across time and geography. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Proverbs https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63190 104014 104014