Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors

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Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors

Author	: P.R. Wilkinson
File Size	: 49,8 Mb
Publisher	: Routledge
Language	: English
Release Date	: 02 September 2003
ISBN	: 9781134474141
Pages	: 2991 pages

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This fascinating collection of traditional metaphors and figures of speech, groups expressions according to theme. The second edition includes over 1,500 new entries, more information on first known usages, a new introduction and two expanded indexes. It will appeal to those interested in cultural history and the English language.

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