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Author : Martin H. Manser
Release : 2009
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
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Book Synopsis The Facts on File Dictionary of Allusions by : Martin H. Manser
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Allusions written by Martin H. Manser. This book was released on 2009. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to allusions in the English language.
Author : Sylvia Cole
Release : 2000
Genre : Allusions
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Book Synopsis The Facts on File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions by : Sylvia Cole
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions written by Sylvia Cole. This book was released on 2000. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I coulda been a contender." Molotov cocktail. Catch 22. Beatrice. Our language is chock-full of allusions: terms, names, and phrases that have been shorthanded for certain attributes or circumstances. This dictionary explains the current meanings and original contexts of more than 1,500 allusions of the past millennium drawn from history, literature, art, and mass culture. Eminently useful and fun to browse, this is an essential resource for writers, students, and general readers. Sample entries include: Apple pie: A quintessential American dish that has become a metaphor for American values; K-Mart: The name of this department store chain has become a symbol of bargain-basement products; Wall Street: The location of the Stock Exchange brings to mind huge financial deals, insider trading, and greed.
Author : Sylvia Cole
Release : 1991
Genre : Allusions
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Book Synopsis The Facts on File Dictionary of 20th-century Allusions by : Sylvia Cole
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of 20th-century Allusions written by Sylvia Cole. This book was released on 1991. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Martin H. Manser
Release : 2003
Genre : Allusions
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Book Synopsis The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions by : Martin H. Manser
Download or read book The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions written by Martin H. Manser. This book was released on 2003. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.
Author : Sylvia Cole
Release : 1991
Genre : Allusions
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Book Rating : 328/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Facts on File Dictionary of 20th-century Allusions by : Sylvia Cole
Download or read book The Facts on File Dictionary of 20th-century Allusions written by Sylvia Cole. This book was released on 1991. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
