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The adages of Erasmus

by Erasmus Desiderius

Synopsis

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.

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Book Information

Copyright year 2001
ISBN-13 9780802077400
ISBN-10 0802077404
Class Copyright
Publisher University of Toronto Press
Subject REFERENCE
File Size 0 MB
Number of Pages 456
Shelf No. MQ778