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Erasmus was fascinated by proverbs and prepared a collection of more than 4,000 of them, accompanying each with his comments, sometimes in a few lines and sometimes in full-scale essays. His massive compendium, characterized by his wit, his elegance, his bursts of satire alternating with serious views, was among the most learned and widely circulated of Renaissance books. This selection emphasizes Erasmus' skill in explaining the proverbs, shows how he made his book, and demonstrates the way in which many of the proverbs moved into the English language. The text is illustrated with images by Brueghel and D¦rer and examples of proverb use from emblem books.Over eighty proverb essays are presented here. Some are masterpieces of social criticism ('War is sweet to those who have never tried it'), others provide scholarly explanations of philosophical ideas or gestures and customs ('Thumbs up'). Many of the proverbs have passed into modern usage ('Know thyself' , To give someone the finger' 'Well begun is half done'), some even retaining their Latin form ('Deus ex machina'). And a few, it turns out, were created by Erasmus himself through his occasional misinterpretation of the ancient languages ('Pandora's box', 'To call a spade a spade').This edition replaces the pioneering work by Margaret Mann Phillips, providing more essays and more detailed source and background information for the texts. It is based on the translations and scholarship of the Collected Works of Erasmus - mostly that of Sir Roger Mynors but also the work of Phillips herself.

The Adage Dining Chair has a powder coated steel frame with a water resistant covering. This chair is a perfect hospitaliy piece with its durabilty and ease of cleaning. This will be the perfect addition to your dining space, providing comfort and style for years to come. Color: Beige/ Black.

The Adage Dining Chair has a powder coated steel frame with a water resistant covering. This chair is a perfect hospitaliy piece with its durabilty and ease of cleaning. This will be the perfect addition to your dining space, providing comfort and style for years to come. Color: Gray/ Black.

Color/finish: gray, matte black powder coated Part of the Adage collection The Adage Dining Chair has a powdercoated steel frame with a water resistant covering. This chair is a perfect hospitaliy piece with its durabilty and ease of cleaning. Measures 22.4in l x 22.4in w x 35in h in 16.9in SW x 16.5in SD x 19.7in SH in seat Back of sofa measures 16.5in Steel, Plywood, Foam, 100% Polyester Warm water and mild soap with soft towel Assembly required Imported

Color/finish: beige, matte black powder coated Part of the Adage collection The Adage Dining Chair has a powdercoated steel frame with a water resistant covering. This chair is a perfect hospitaliy piece with its durabilty and ease of cleaning. Measures 22.4in l x 22.4in w x 35in h in 16.9in SW x 16.5in SD x 19.7in SH in seat Back of sofa measures 16.5in Steel, Plywood, Foam, 100% Polyester Warm water and mild soap with soft towel Assembly required Imported

Erasmus was fascinated by proverbs and prepared a collection of more than 4,000 of them, accompanying each with his comments, sometimes in a few lines and sometimes in full-scale essays. His massive compendium, characterized by his wit, his elegance, his bursts of satire alternating with serious views, was among the most learned and widely circulated of Renaissance books. This selection emphasizes Erasmus' skill in explaining the proverbs, shows how he made his book, and demonstrates the way in which many of the proverbs moved into the English language. The text is illustrated with images by Brueghel and D¦rer and examples of proverb use from emblem books.Over eighty proverb essays are presented here. Some are masterpieces of social criticism ('War is sweet to those who have never tried it'), others provide scholarly explanations of philosophical ideas or gestures and customs ('Thumbs up'). Many of the proverbs have passed into modern usage ('Know thyself' , To give someone the finger' 'Well begun is half done'), some even retaining their Latin form ('Deus ex machina'). And a few, it turns out, were created by Erasmus himself through his occasional misinterpretation of the ancient languages ('Pandora's box', 'To call a spade a spade').This edition replaces the pioneering work by Margaret Mann Phillips, providing more essays and more detailed source and background information for the texts. It is based on the translations and scholarship of the Collected Works of Erasmus - mostly that of Sir Roger Mynors but also the work of Phillips herself.

This sixth of seven volumes devoted to the Adages in the Collected Works of Erasmus completes the translation and annotation of the more than 4000 proverbs gathered and commented on by Erasmus in his Adagiorum Chiliades (Thousands of Adages, usually known more simply as the Adagia). This volume’s aim, like that of the others, is to provide a fully annotated, accurate, and readable English version of Erasmus' commentaries on these Greek and Latin proverbs, and to show how Erasmus continued to expand this work, originally published in 1508, until his death in 1536. An indication of Erasmus' unflagging interest in classical proverbs is that almost 500 of the 951 adages translated in this volume did not make their first appearance until the edition of 1533. Following in the tradition of meticulous scholarship for which the Collected Works of Erasmus is widely known, the notes to this volume identify the classical sources and illustrate how the content of his commentaries on the adages often reflects Erasmus' scholarly and editing interests in the classical authors at a particular time. The work was highly acclaimed and circulated widely in Erasmus' time, serving as a conduit for transmitting classical proverbs into the vernacular languages, in which many of the proverbs still survive to this day.

Erasmus' Adagia has been called 'one of the world's biggest bedside books,' and certainly the more than 4000 proverbs and maxims gathered and commented on by Erasmus, sometimes in a few lines and sometimes in full-scale essays, have great appeal for both scholar and educated layman. The aim of the Adages was to recapture, in this handy portmanteau form, the outlook and way of life of the classical world through its customs, legends, and social institutions, and to put within reach of a modern public the accumulated wisdom of the past. Each adage is traced in the works of as many authors as Erasmus had to hand; always an authority is given (usually several) and often a close reference providing chapter and verse.The commentaries in the Adages give a forthright and often eloquent expression of Erasmus' opinions on the world of his day, dovetailing with his satirical works on the one hand and his popular evangelical writings on the other. Many, if not most, of the proverbs cited by Erasmus are still in our common stock of speech today.The Collected Works of Erasmus is providing the first complete translation of Erasmus' Adagia. This volume contains the initial 300 adages with notes that identify the classical sources and indicate how Erasmus' reading and thinking developed over the quarter-century spanned by the eight revisions of the original work.Volume 31 of the Collected Works of Erasmus series.

When Erasmus published the Adages, his monumental collection of proverbs, he wrote in the Introduction that 'a knowledge of proverbs contributes to a number of things, but to four especially: philosophy, persuasiveness, grace and charm in speaking, and the understanding of the best authors.' This volume contains another 600 of the more than 4000 adages that Erasmus gathered and commented on, sometimes in a few lines and sometimes in full-scale essays. The notes identify the classical sources and indicate how Erasmus' reading and thinking developed over the quarter-century spanned by the eight revisions of the original work. Many of the proverbs cited by Erasmus are still in out common stock of speech.Volume 33 of the Collected Works of Erasmus series.

This fifth of seven volumes on the Adages continues from where the Collected Works of Erasmus volume 34 left off and includes 900 more adages from III iv 1 to IV ii 100. The aim of the Adages volumes in the CWE is to provide a fully annotated, accurate, and readable English version of the more than 4000 adages gathered, and commented on by Erasmus, sometimes in a few lines and sometimes in full-scale essays. Following in the tradition of meticulous scholarship for which the Collected Works of Erasmus is widely known, the notes to this volume identify the classical sources and illustrate how Erasmus' reading and thinking developed over twenty-five years, a period spanned by eight revisions of the first edition of the work which appeared in 1508 and won immediate acclaim. Many of the proverbs cited by Erasmus are still in use today.Volume 35 of the Collected Works of Erasmus series.

The Adagia of Erasmus (surely the original best-seller) was first published in 1500. It went through numerous impressions and ten major revisions in the course of Erasmus's life. Its influence was incalculable. It disseminated humanist learning and humanist attitudes among the new reading public to such an extent that it can be claimed as one of the books that contributed most to form the European mind. The adages were proverbs or popular sayings taken from classical literature. Many are part of the common stock of our speech today. A necessary evil, cupboard love, a rare bird, an iron in the fire, are all to be found in the Adagia. Erasmus refers each to its source; then follows with a commentary on the meaning and with whatever ideas and personal observations arose from it. The book's influence waned after his death.

This book has been created to provided targeted practice exercises for the two language skills most requested by teachers and most troublesome for many students. These are understanding similes and metaphors, and recognizing and explaining the meaning of idioms and adages.Key Features- 101 exercises focused on figurative language and sayings- includes exercises covering idioms, common phrases, adages, similes, metaphors, and hyperbole- 10 complete sets of exercises organized into easy, moderate, and advanced- vocabulary, reading level, and difficulty increase through the sets- each set includes a variety of tasks that allow students to develop and then apply new skills- includes a complete answer keyDevelops 10+ TEKS Language Arts Skills- produces a thorough understanding of idioms- provides practice recognizing the meaning of common phrases- encourages students to understand and relate to adages- helps students identify and analyze the use of sensory language- develops the ability to understand and use similes and metaphors- introduces exaggeration and hyperbole- teaches students to use context to determine meaning- helps students understand the literal and nonliteral meanings of words- increases vocabulary and enhances knowledge of word meanings- develops writing skills including persuasive, descriptive, and narrative writing- enhances reading comprehension skillsImproves Performance on the STAAR Reading and STAAR Writing Tests- improves reading comprehension skills- ensures students perform well on questions about vocabulary, sensory language, similes, and metaphors- improves performance on written composition tasks

This sixth of seven volumes devoted to the Adages in the Collected Works of Erasmus completes the translation and annotation of the more than 4000 proverbs gathered and commented on by Erasmus in his Adagiorum Chiliades (Thousands of Adages, usually known more simply as the Adagia). This volume’s aim, like that of the others, is to provide a fully annotated, accurate, and readable English version of Erasmus' commentaries on these Greek and Latin proverbs, and to show how Erasmus continued to expand this work, originally published in 1508, until his death in 1536. An indication of Erasmus' unflagging interest in classical proverbs is that almost 500 of the 951 adages translated in this volume did not make their first appearance until the edition of 1533. Following in the tradition of meticulous scholarship for which the Collected Works of Erasmus is widely known, the notes to this volume identify the classical sources and illustrate how the content of his commentaries on the adages often reflects Erasmus' scholarly and editing interests in the classical authors at a particular time. The work was highly acclaimed and circulated widely in Erasmus' time, serving as a conduit for transmitting classical proverbs into the vernacular languages, in which many of the proverbs still survive to this day.

The Adagia of Erasmus (surely the original best-seller) was first published in 1500. It went through numerous impressions and ten major revisions in the course of Erasmus's life. Its influence was incalculable. It disseminated humanist learning and humanist attitudes among the new reading public to such an extent that it can be claimed as one of the books that contributed most to form the European mind. The adages were proverbs or popular sayings taken from classical literature. Many are part of the common stock of our speech today. A necessary evil, cupboard love, a rare bird, an iron in the fire, are all to be found in the Adagia. Erasmus refers each to its source; then follows with a commentary on the meaning and with whatever ideas and personal observations arose from it. The book's influence waned after his death.

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 Featuring our thinnest straps ever, The Low Cut Soft Bra is our answer to your calls for a thin-strapped bra with our classic TomboyX comfort. Swan-hooks give you the option to show or hide straps under any top. Made for those who believe the timeless adage, “Less is more,” its minimalist scoop neck and soft, organic cotton keeps you feeling comfortable and free. Fit-tested on all body types Light support with no underwire or padding Stay-put channeled chest band Pocket opening for removable pads Smooth, durable flatlock seams won’t irritate or chafe 95% OEKO-TEX Certified cotton, 5% spandex Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

 Featuring our thinnest straps ever, The Low Cut Soft Bra is our answer to your calls for a thin-strapped bra with our classic TomboyX comfort. Swan-hooks give you the option to show or hide straps under any top. Made for those who believe the timeless adage, “Less is more,” its minimalist scoop neck and soft, organic cotton keeps you feeling comfortable and free. Fit-tested on all body types Light support with no underwire or padding Stay-put channeled chest band  Pocket opening for removable pads Smooth, durable flatlock seams won’t irritate or chafe 95% OEKO-TEX Certified cotton, 5% spandex Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

 Featuring our thinnest straps ever, The Low Cut Soft Bra is our answer to your calls for a thin-strapped bra with our classic tomboyx comfort. Swan-hooks give you the option to show or hide straps under any top. Made for those who believe the timeless adage, “Less is more,” its minimalist scoop neck and soft, organic cotton keeps you feeling comfortable and free. Fit-tested on all body types Light support with no underwire or padding Signature stay-put silky soft chestband Pocket opening for removable pads Smooth, durable flatlock seams won’t irritate or chafe 95% OEKO-TEX Certified cotton, 5% spandex Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

 Featuring our thinnest straps ever, The Low Cut Soft Bra is our answer to your calls for a thin-strapped bra with our classic tomboyx comfort. Swan-hooks give you the option to show or hide straps under any top. Made for those who believe the timeless adage, “Less is more,” its minimalist scoop neck and soft, organic cotton keeps you feeling comfortable and free. Fit-tested on all body types Light support with no underwire or padding Signature stay-put silky soft chestband Pocket opening for removable pads Smooth, durable flatlock seams won’t irritate or chafe 95% OEKO-TEX Certified cotton, 5% spandex Machine wash cold, tumble dry low

 Featuring our thinnest straps ever, The Low Cut Soft Bra is our answer to your calls for a thin-strapped bra with our classic TomboyX comfort. Swan-hooks give you the option to show or hide straps under any top. Made for those who believe the timeless adage, “Less is more,” its minimalist scoop neck and soft, organic cotton keeps you feeling comfortable and free. Fit-tested on all body types Light support with no underwire or padding Stay-put channeled chest band  Pocket opening for removable pads Smooth, durable flatlock seams won’t irritate or chafe 95% OEKO-TEX Certified cotton, 5% spandex Machine wash cold, tumble dry low