{"product_id":"2026200008773-secondhand-the-concise-oxford-dictionary-of-proverbs","title":"The Concise Oxford Dictionary Of Proverbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn\/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs is an authoritative reference work that presents an extensive collection of English-language proverbs drawn from centuries of literary, oral, and cultural tradition. Edited by J. A. Simpson, it meticulously documents the origins and historical development of each proverb, tracing its earliest recorded uses through an impressive range of sources spanning literature, folklore, and everyday speech. The volume argues that proverbs are far more than pithy sayings — they are living documents that illuminate the moral, social, and philosophical values of the communities that coined them. Arranged alphabetically for ease of use, this indispensable reference illustrates how language evolves over time and how timeless wisdom is distilled into memorable phrases. Scholarly yet highly accessible, it serves as an essential resource for linguists, writers, students, and anyone with a passion for the richness of the English language.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956401058011,"sku":"2026200008773-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/b2613520-6d80-4830-b0f6-0cefff3dfd29.png?v=1783500641","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200008773-secondhand-the-concise-oxford-dictionary-of-proverbs","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}