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Title: THE FACTS ON FILE DICTIONARY OF ALLUSIONS
DEFINITIONS AND ORIGINS OF MORE THAN 4,000 ALLUSIONS
By: Martin H. Manser, David Pickering
Format: Paperback

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ISBN 10: 0816079072
ISBN 13: 9780816079070
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Publisher: FACTS ON FILE INC
Pub. date: 1 January, 2009
Pages: 544
Description: A guide to allusions in the English language. It 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.
Synopsis: 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.
Illustrations: index, bibliography, cross-references
Publication: US
Imprint: Checkmark Books
Returns: Returnable
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