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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| Language: | English |
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Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3
2022-03-01
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| Series: | Lexis: Journal in English Lexicology |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.openedition.org/lexis/6383 |
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