The Oxford dictionary of allusions
2003
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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.
Main title:
The Oxford dictionary of allusions / edited by Andrew Delahunty, Sheila Dignen, and Penny Stock.
Imprint:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2003.
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xii, 453 p. ; 20 cm.
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Originally published: 2001.Includes index.
ISBN:
01986068269780198606826
Dewey class:
423.1
Language:
English
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BRN:
249044
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