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

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The Facts on File Dictionary of Allusions: Definitions and Origins of More Than 4,000 Allusions - Manser, Martin H, and Pickering, David H (Editor)
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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 ...

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The Facts on File Dictionary of Allusions: Definitions and Origins of More Than 4,000 Allusions 2009, Checkmark Books, New York, NY

ISBN-13: 9780816079070

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