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

Manser, Martin H.

 
9780816079070: The Facts on File Dictionary of Allusions: Definitions and Origins of More Than 4,000 Allusions
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ISBN 10: 0816079072 ISBN 13: 9780816079070
Casa editrice: Checkmark Books, 2009

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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.

Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

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.

Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

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.
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
non disponibile

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9780816071050: The Facts On File Dictionary of Allusions: Definitions and Origins of More Than 4,000 Allusions

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ISBN 10:  0816071055 ISBN 13:  9780816071050
Casa editrice: Facts on File, 2009
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