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Words of truth. Icelandic idioms and proverbs. Compiled by Jón G. Friðjónsson.
Orð að sánnu is a comprehensive overview of Icelandic idioms and proverbs, from the earliest sources to the present day; the largest collection of idioms ever published in this country. The publication discusses thousands of idioms, providing a detailed account of their origin, earliest examples, variations and foreign equivalents, as well as their meaning and usage wherever possible.
Professor Jón G. Friðjónsson has for many years acquired an enormous amount of knowledge about Icelandic idioms and conveys that knowledge to readers here. Among Jón's previous publications is Mergur málsins, a large reference book on Icelandic idioms, for which he received the Icelandic Literature Prize in 1993.
Icelandic idioms are a treasure trove of generations, a testament to the wisdom and skill that has accompanied the nation since ancient times. There has long been a lack of a comprehensive publication that seeks to clarify the meaning of idioms and shed light on the changes that have occurred in them over the centuries. Orð að sánnu is both a practical reference book for all those interested in the Icelandic language and a high-quality scholarly work that will benefit those who wish to research the origins and history of Icelandic idioms.
Orð að sánnu is a comprehensive overview of Icelandic idioms and proverbs, from the earliest sources to the present day; the largest collection of idioms ever published in this country. The publication discusses thousands of idioms, providing a detailed account of their origin, earliest examples, variations and foreign equivalents, as well as their meaning and usage wherever possible.
Professor Jón G. Friðjónsson has for many years acquired an enormous amount of knowledge about Icelandic idioms and conveys that knowledge to readers here. Among Jón's previous publications is Mergur málsins, a large reference book on Icelandic idioms, for which he received the Icelandic Literature Prize in 1993.
Icelandic idioms are a treasure trove of generations, a testament to the wisdom and skill that has accompanied the nation since ancient times. There has long been a lack of a comprehensive publication that seeks to clarify the meaning of idioms and shed light on the changes that have occurred in them over the centuries. Orð að sánnu is both a practical reference book for all those interested in the Icelandic language and a high-quality scholarly work that will benefit those who wish to research the origins and history of Icelandic idioms.