
audiobook
by Lars Rhodin
Samling af Swenska Ordspråk,
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Step into the lively world of Sweden’s age‑old sayings with this alphabetically arranged collection of proverbs, folk wisdom, and brief moral maxims. The compiler has gathered material from earlier seventeenth‑century volumes, everyday conversation, and a handful of Latin and other language equivalents, noting where expressions echo or oppose one another. Alongside the familiar adages, the book offers succinct explanations that reveal how these concise phrases have shaped social etiquette and common sense across the centuries.
Listeners will hear a snapshot of the language’s evolution, from medieval glossaries to nineteenth‑century rural chatter, presented with a light‑hearted yet scholarly tone. The inclusion of occasional half‑proverbs and brief biblical sayings adds texture without overwhelming the core focus. Whether you’re a language enthusiast, a student of folklore, or simply curious about the roots of Swedish expression, this anthology provides an accessible portal to the timeless wit of everyday speech.
Full title
Samling af Swenska Ordspråk i ordning ställde efter alfabetet, med tillägg af någre utur Latinen och andre Språk, liklydande eller motswarande i ordning ställde efter alfabetet, med tillägg af någre utur Latinen och andre Språk, liklydande eller motswarande
Language
sv
Duration
~2 hours (129K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Eva Eriksson 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)
Release date
2018-02-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Best known for a Swedish proverb collection printed in 1807, this little-documented writer helped preserve traditional sayings in book form. Even with few biographical details surviving online, the work itself suggests a strong interest in language, memory, and everyday wisdom.
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