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The Facts on File Dictionary of Allusions: Definitions and Origins of More Than 4,000 Allusions
Martin H. Manser
A guide to allusions in the English language. It 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.
544 pages, index, bibliography, cross-references
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 30, 2009 |
| ISBN13 | 9780816079070 |
| Publishers | Facts On File Inc |
| Pages | 544 |
| Dimensions | 200 × 235 × 26 mm · 890 g |
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