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THE FACTS ON FILE DICTIONARY OF ALLUSIONS
DEFINITIONS AND ORIGINS OF MORE THAN 4,000 ALLUSIONS |
| By: |
Martin H. Manser, David Pickering |
| Format: |
Hardback |
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£82.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0816071055 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780816071050 |
| Publisher: |
FACTS ON FILE INC |
| Pub. date: |
1 November, 2008 |
| Pages: |
544 |
| Description: |
A guide to allusions in the English language. In approximately 4,000 entries, it explores well-known events, places, people, and phenomena whose names have acquired linguistic significance, conveying a particular message beyond a mere reference to the objects referred to. It includes an index, bibliography, and cross-references. |
| Synopsis: |
"The Facts on File Dictionary of Allusions" provides a comprehensive guide to allusions in the English language. In approximately 4,000 entries, this new resource explores well-known events, places, people, and phenomena whose names have acquired linguistic significance, conveying a particular message beyond a mere reference to the objects referred to. The entries are drawn from a wide range of sources, including Shakespeare and the Bible; Greek, Roman, and Norse mythology; texts from literature through the ages; historical events; popular culture; and film and television. Individual entries contain pronunciation guides, definitions, examples, information on derived forms, and more. An index, bibliography, and cross-references round out this accessible dictionary. |
| Illustrations: |
index, bibliography, cross-references |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Facts On File Inc |
| Returns: |
Returnable |