A Polyglot of Foreign Proverbs Comprising French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and Danish, with English Translations and a General Index

Step into a world where centuries‑old sayings travel across borders, each rendered side‑by‑side in its original language and in clear English. This volume gathers French, German, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese and Danish proverbs, arranging them in tidy monographs linked by a comprehensive index that lets listeners compare how the same idea sounds in different tongues. Whether you’re a language enthusiast or simply curious about folk wisdom, the collection offers a charming tour of everyday insight from across Europe.

The compiler enlisted native scholars to verify each expression, preserving the subtle humor and rhythm that often vanish in translation. Readers will discover familiar nuggets—like “a good dog never gets a good bone”—standing side by side with unexpected gems that have never before reached English ears. Listening to these paired verses invites a playful comparison of cultural attitudes, revealing how much we share even when our words differ.