A Collection of Scotch Proverbs by Pappity Stampoy
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"A Collection of Scotch Proverbs" by Anonymous, collected by Pappity Stampoy, is a compilation of traditional Scottish sayings and proverbs, likely created in the mid-17th century. This book provides insight into cultural wisdom, humor, and the social norms of Scotland during this time. As a collection of proverbs, it serves as a linguistic and social artifact that captures the essence of Scottish life and thought. The content of the book is divided
into alphabetical sections, where each proverb is presented in its traditional Scots dialect. The proverbs cover a wide range of themes, such as the nature of humanity, the importance of caution and wisdom, and everyday observations on life and behavior. Many of these maxims convey moral lessons or practical advice, illustrating the collective experiences and beliefs of Scottish society. Notably, the humor and wit of the proverbs often reflect a deep understanding of character and human folly, making the collection enjoyable and thought-provoking for readers interested in folklore, linguistics, and cultural history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stampoy, Pappity |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Taylor, Archer, 1890-1973 |
| Title | A Collection of Scotch Proverbs |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Susan Skinner, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 96.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Proverbs, Scottish |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7018 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jul 3, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 402 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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