A Dictionary of Allusions by Andrew Delahunty

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A Dictionary of Allusions by Andrew Delahunty

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Summary

Allusions form a colourful extension to the English Language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to give a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events. This reference explains the meanings of the allusions in use in modern English.

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A Dictionary of Allusions by Andrew Delahunty

Allusions form a colourful extension to the English Language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to give a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events. This reference explains the meanings of the allusions in use in modern English.

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ISBN 13 9780198600312
ISBN 10 0198600313
Title A Dictionary of Allusions
Author Andrew Delahunty
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 2001-07-01
Number of pages 468
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