Samling af Swenska Ordspråk by Lars Rhodin
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"Samling af Swenska Ordspråk" by Lars Rhodin is a collection of Swedish proverbs compiled in the early 19th century. The work arranges various sayings and maxims alphabetically, with additional proverbs derived from Latin and other languages that convey similar or opposing sentiments. The collection highlights the significance of proverbs in Swedish culture, illustrating the enduring nature of wisdom passed down through generations. The opening of this collection introduces readers to the long
tradition of Swedish proverbs, noting their value in expressing moral and social concepts. Rhodin reflects on the origins of many proverbs, suggesting links between contemporary sayings and ancient sources, including references to historical scholarship. He acknowledges that this is not a comprehensive collection, but rather a personal endeavor that started to amuse himself and a friend, aimed at preserving proverbs as heard in daily conversations. The preface indicates his intent to entertain while providing a resource for language learners, setting the stage for the rich tapestry of folk wisdom contained in the entries that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rhodin, Lars |
|---|---|
| Title |
Samling af Swenska Ordspråk i ordning ställde efter alfabetet, med tillägg af någre utur Latinen och andre Språk, liklydande eller motswarande |
| Credits |
Produced by Eva Eriksson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | Swedish |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Proverbs, Swedish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56567 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-56567-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 399 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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