Fables for the Nightingale. 25 Pairs of French and Russian Proverbs and Sayings

Proverbs and sayings play an important role in our lives. Many use them both in writing and in spoken language to express their thoughts briefly, understandably, and figuratively. Did you know that many famous expressions have come to us from the French language? After all, French was quite popular in Russia for a long time. Translator and poet Mikhail Davidovich Yasnov has collected 25 pairs of amusing proverbs and sayings in this book. Do you want to learn more French expressions and broaden your horizons? Then start reading right away! After all, as one proverb says, - "A book gives you wings.". The book is illustrated with cheerful and funny drawings by Natalia Karpova.