The Facts on File Dictionary of Allusions Definitions and Origins of More Than 4,000 Allusions |
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Author:
| Manser, Martin H. |
Associate Editor:
| Pickering, David |
ISBN: | 978-0-8160-7907-0 |
Publication Date: | May 2009 |
Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $18.95 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.