Theoretical Basis of the Study of Italian Paremiology from the Linguistic Aspect

Abstract

Folklore is one of the factors reflecting the national values and culture of people. In world linguistics, special attention is paid to the linguistic position, sources of education, etymology of proverbs, their connection with life, worldview, traditions and customs of particular people, as well as generalization of scientific and theoretical views on this matter. The article analyzes the fact that proverbs are one of the modern genres of folklore, one of the most important sources in linguistics and folklore. As in all nations, the study of proverbs, as one of the most important genres of folklore, is also of great importance in the Italian language today. The article analyzes the linguistic studies of Italian paremiology, the views of Italian linguists and folklorists on the concept of a proverb, the structural construction of proverbs, thematic division based on relevant sources and literature.