num_pages: 218
description: Traces the development of a variety of proverbs, and cites early uses in literature
language: English
title: Wise Words and Wives' Tales: The Origins, Meanings, and Time-Honored Wisdom of Proverbs and Folk Sayings, Olde and New
titlecomplete: Wise Words and Wives' Tales: The Origins, Meanings, and Time-Honored Wisdom of Proverbs and Folk Sayings, Olde and New
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Avon Books