The Adages of Erasmus |
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| Selected by:
| Barker, William |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4426-8047-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2001 |
| Publisher: | University of Toronto Press
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| Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
| List Price: | USD $99.60 |
Book Description:
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A collection of 4151 ancient proverbs, each accompanied by Erasmus' commentary explaining its history and possible uses. Many of the adages are still familiar: 'Know thyself,' 'To give someone the finger,' 'Pandora's box,' and others.
A collection of 4151 ancient proverbs, each accompanied by Erasmus' commentary explaining its history and possible uses. Many of the adages are still familiar: 'Know thyself,' 'To give someone the finger,' 'Pandora's box,' and others.