One for Sorrow: A Book of Old-Fashioned Lore. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.One for Sorrow: A Book of Old-Fashioned Lore

A captivating book uncovering the origins and meaning behind traditional sayings from countryside folklore, such as "Red sky at night, shepherd's delight" or "Make hay while the sun shines"

Many of the popular, often prophetic, phrases that people use on a day-to-day basis have their roots in traditional folklore. For example: "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb," "Ladybird, ladybird, fly away home," and "The best-laid schemes o'mice an' men." Such common idioms are familiar to most people, but their history and origins are far from well known. Here readers will discover that there is a wealth of fascinating stories and history behind them. This charming book is filled with sayings, legends, and proverbs derived from the oral history of the countryside, and it unveils how they came about, what they mean, and how they came to be such a big part of language today. Written with a light touch and expert knowledge, it will entertain and inform in equal measure—the perfect gift for anyone with an interest in the rich and varied heritage of the English language.

Chloe Rhodes is a freelance writer and journalist whose work has appeared in the Independent on Sunday, the Telegraph, and the Times. Her previous books include A Certain "Je Ne Sais Quoi": The Origin of Foreign Words Used in English and The Office Book.