The Facts On File Dictionary of Allusions (repost)
Martin H. Manser, "The Facts On File Dictionary of Allusions"
English | 2008 | ISBN: 0816071055 | 532 pages | PDF | 2,5 MB
English | 2008 | ISBN: 0816071055 | 532 pages | PDF | 2,5 MB
"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. The 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, bibliography, and cross-references round out this accessible dictionary.