Adonis to Zorro : Oxford dictionary of reference and allusion / edited by Andrew Delahunty and Sheila Dignen.
Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on a collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to give us a literary shorthand for describing people, places and events. This A-Z reference explains the meanings of allusions in modern English, from Adonis to Zo...
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| Other Authors: | , |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford :
Oxford University Press,
2010.
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| Edition: | Third edition. |
| Subjects: |
Reference (Library Use Only)
| Call Number: |
PN43 .D45 2010 |
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| Status: | Available |