Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion

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Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion
Author : Andrew Delahunty
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Language : English
Release Date : 13 September 2012
ISBN : 9780199567461
Pages : 418 pages
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Previous ed.: Oxford dictionary of Allusions, 2nd ed., 2005.

Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion

Previous ed.: Oxford dictionary of Allusions, 2nd ed., 2005.

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The Oxford Dictionary of Allusions

Allusions form a colourful extension to the English Language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to give us a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events. So a miser is a Scrooge, a strong man is a Samson or a Hercules, a beautifulwoman is

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Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion

Over 1,900 entries. Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to give us a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events. So a cunning crook is an Artful Dodger, a daydreamer is like Billy Liar, a powerful

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The Oxford Dictionary of Allusions

Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on our knowledge of literature and mythology to give a shorthand for describing people, places, and events. This text explains the meanings of the allusions in use in modern English. Originally published: 2001.

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The Oxford dictionary of phrase and fable

'The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable' is a major reference work, providing a wealth of fascinating and informative background detail from over 20,000 phrases and allusions used in English today.

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Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. What is a ham-and-egger? What are Anglo-Saxon attitudes? Who or what is liable to jump the shark? Who first tried to nail

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable is a new reference work, providing a wealth of fascinating and informative background detail for over 10,000 phrases and allusions used in English today. Drawing from Oxford's unrivalled bank of language and quotation on-line resources, this highly browsable pot pourri of allusive terms

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The Reference Librarian s Bible

Divided into dedicated categories about the subjects most meaningful to librarians, this valuable resource reviews 500 texts across all major fields. Drawing on their collective experience in reference services and sifting through nearly 30,000 reviews in ARBAonline, editors Steven Sowards, associate director for collection at Michigan State University Libraries, and Juneal Chenoweth,

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