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The Oxford dictionary of allusions / edited by Andrew Delahunty, Sheila Dignen, and Penny Stock.
TITLE:
The Oxford dictionary of allusions / edited by Andrew Delahunty, Sheila Dignen, and Penny Stock.
Publication Date:
2003
Publication Information:
New York : Oxford University Press,
Summary:
Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to give us a literary shorthand for describing people, places, and events.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780198606826