The Facts on File Dictionary of Allusions: Definitions and Origins of More Than 4,000 Allusions - Brossura

Manser, Martin H.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0816079072 ISBN 13: 9780816079070

Casa editrice: Checkmark Books, 2009

Riassunto

Discover the fascinating world of allusions in one in-depth guide.

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. An index, guide to use, and cross-references round out this accessible dictionary.

Entries include:

• Achilles’ heel
• Godzilla
• Indiana Jones
• Phoenix rising from the ashes
• Svengali
• and much more.

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Product Description

Discover the fascinating world of allusions in one in-depth guide. "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. An index, guide to use, and cross-references round out this accessible dictionary.Entries include: Achilles' heel; Godzilla; Indiana Jones; Phoenix rising from the ashes; Svengali; and, much more.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Checkmark Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0816079072
• ISBN 13: 9780816079070
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 532
• Redattore: Pickering David H.
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