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Samling af Swenska Ordspråk / i ordning ställde efter alfabetet, med tillägg af någre utur Latinen och andre Språk, liklydande eller motswarande cover

Samling af Swenska Ordspråk / i ordning ställde efter alfabetet, med tillägg af någre utur Latinen och andre Språk, liklydande eller motswarande

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An alphabetical collection of Swedish proverbs assembled with additions from Latin and other languages, presenting both complete sayings and fragmentary adagia. The editor explains selection criteria, acknowledges omissions, and occasionally supplies concise notes on origins, folkloric associations, and legal or mythic antecedents. Many entries include cross‑linguistic parallels to illustrate shared motifs, and some half‑proverbs and brief sententiae are included alongside fully formed proverbs. Framed as a modest, nonexhaustive register compiled from oral and printed sources, the work emphasizes recording and comparison rather than extended commentary.

About the Author

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Lars Rhodin

Lars Rhodin is an author known for his work in the field of linguistics and proverbs. His notable book, "Samling af Swenska Ordspråk," is a comprehensive collection of Swedish proverbs organized alphabetically, which also includes selections from Latin and other languages that share similar or contrasting meanings. This work reflects Rhodin's interest in the richness of language and cultural expressions through proverbs, contributing to the understanding of Swedish linguistic heritage.

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