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.
Martin H. Manser, Rosalind Fergusson, David Pickering
Paperback
(Checkmark Books, March 1, 2007)
Traces the meaning and origins of more than 1,700 commonly known proverbs, presenting an alphabetized listing that includes recording dates, variant forms, and usage examples. Simultaneous.
Martin H. Manser, Rosalind Fergusson, David Pickering
Hardcover
(Facts on File, March 1, 2007)
Traces the meaning and origins of more than 1,700 commonly known proverbs, presenting an alphabetized listing that includes recording dates, variant forms, and usage examples. Simultaneous.