Popular Sayings from Old Iberia

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Premio-Real, comte de, 1840-1888

Contributor:

Fréchette, Annie Howells

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Popular Sayings from Old Iberia" by comte de Premio-Real and Annie Howells Fréchette is a collection of aphorisms and popular wisdom derived from Spanish sentiment and poetry, produced in the late 19th century. This work serves as a reflection of the cultural and moral thoughts of the time, encapsulating the essence of human experiences and relationships through concise expressions. The book likely aims to present the beauty and profundity of traditional sayings that convey common truths and lessons. The content of the book comprises a series of wise sayings that explore themes such as love, gratitude, human nature, and the vicissitudes of life. Each saying is rich with insight, often drawing on nature, relationships, and philosophical musings. The authors compile these sayings not merely as expressions of wisdom but as a cultural history, offering a glimpse into the heart of Iberian tradition. Through these aphorisms, readers are encouraged to ponder life's lessons, the virtues of kindness and humility, and the complexity of interpersonal dynamics in a poetic and reflective manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2016-09-20