The Facts on File Dictionary of Allusions - Definitions and Origins of More Than 4,000 Allusions (Hardcover)

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. 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. Entries include Achilles' heel, Godzilla, Indiana Jones, Phoenix rising from the ashes, Svengali, and much more.

General

Imprint:	Facts on File Inc
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2008
First published:	November 2008
Authors:	Martin H. Manser
Associate editors:	David Pickering
Dimensions:	231 x 185 x 30mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	532
ISBN-13:	978-0-8160-7105-0
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Language & literature > English (including English as a school subject) > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	0-8160-7105-5
Barcode:	9780816071050

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