The Oxford dictionary of allusions:

"Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on literature, current affairs, mythology, and comic strips to give us a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events. This book covers thousands of allusions. A browser's delight."--BOOK JACKET.

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Bibliographic Details
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford [u.a.] Oxford Univ. Press 2005
Edition:2. ed.
Series:Oxford paperback reference
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Summary:"Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on literature, current affairs, mythology, and comic strips to give us a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events. This book covers thousands of allusions. A browser's delight."--BOOK JACKET.
Physical Description:VII, 472 S.
ISBN:0198609191
9780198609193

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