What makes a good proverb? On the birth and propagation of proverbs

In the present article, we examine the mechanisms of proverbialisation – the birth and propagation of proverbs – and the criteria that boost their chances of propagation and survival. Before tackling the main issues, we introduce the controversial notion of “proverbiality” and the terminological rel...

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Main Author: Damien Villers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 2022-03-01
Series:Lexis: Journal in English Lexicology
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Online Access:https://journals.openedition.org/lexis/6383
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