# The Penguin Dictionary of Proverbs

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- Book: [The Penguin Dictionary of Proverbs](https://www.bookquiver.com/rosalind-fergusson/the-penguin-dictionary-of-proverbs) ([The Penguin Dictionary of Proverbs.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/rosalind-fergusson/the-penguin-dictionary-of-proverbs.md))
- Authors: [Rosalind Fergusson](https://www.bookquiver.com/rosalind-fergusson)
- Publisher: Penguin
- ISBN: 978-01-4051-478-0
- Pages: 384
- Published: 2005-05-05
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Entertaining and informative, this rich and diverse collection of over 6000 proverbs (and their origins) is a delight to browse and the perfect addition to any home reference shelf.