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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (Hardcover)
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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (Hardcover)
Series: The Oxford Reference Collection
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This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using
sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed
backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in
hardback format. What is a ham-and-egger? What are Anglo-Saxon
attitudes? Who or what is liable to jump the shark? Who first tried
to nail jelly to the wall? The answers to these and many more
questions are in this fascinating book. Here in one volume you can
track down the stories behind the names and sayings you meet,
whether in classic literature or today's news. Drawing on Oxford's
unrivalled bank of reference and language online resources, this
dictionary covers classical and other mythologies, history,
religion, folk customs, superstitions, science and technology,
philosophy, and popular culture. Extensive cross referencing makes
it easy to trace specific information, while every page points to
further paths to explore. A fascinating slice of cultural history,
and a browser's delight from start to finish. What is the fog of
war? Who first wanted to spend more time with one's family? When
was the Dreamtime? How long since the first cry of Women and
children first? Where might you find dark matter? Would you want
the Midas touch? Should you worry about grey goo?
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