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A Dictionary of Allusions

A Dictionary of Allusions( )
Author: Delahunty, Andrew
Dignen, Sheila
Stock, Penelope
Series title:Oxford Quick Reference Ser.
ISBN:978-0-19-860682-6
Publication Date:May 2003
Publisher:Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Book Format:Paperback
List Price:USD $16.95
Book Description:

Allusions are a colorful extension of the English Language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and The Bible give us a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events. This completely new reference work explains the meanings of the allusions in use in modern English, from Abaddon to Zorro, Tartarus to Tarzan, and Rubens to Rambo. It is based on an extensive reading program that has identified the most commonly-used allusions. Quotations...
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Book Details
Pages:476
Detailed Subjects: Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics / Etymology
Reference / Word Lists
Literary Criticism / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):7.6 x 5 x 1.1 Inches
Book Weight:0.704 Pounds



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