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Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion (Oxford Quick Reference),Used
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Allusions are a marvelous literary shorthand. A miser is a Scrooge, a strong man a Samson, a beautiful woman a modernday Helen of Troy. From classical mythology to modern movies and TV shows, this revised and updated third edition explains the meanings of more than 2,000 allusions in use in modern English, from Abaddon to Zorro, Tartarus to Tarzan, and Rambo to Rubens. Based on an extensive reading program that has identified the most commonly used allusions, this fascinating volume includes numerous quotations to illustrate usage, drawn from sources ranging from Thomas Hardy and Charles Dickens to Bridget Jones's Diary. In addition, the dictionary includes a useful thematic index, so that readers not only can look up Medea to find out how her name is used as an allusion, but also can look up the theme of 'Revenge' and find, alongside Medea, entries for other figures used to allude to revenge, such as The Furies or The Count of Monte Cristo.Hailed by Library Journal as 'wonderfully conceived and extraordinarily useful,' this superb referencenow available in paperbackwill appeal to anyone who enjoys language in all its variety. It is especially useful for students and writers.
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- Q: What is the Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion about? A: The Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion explains the meanings of over 2,000 allusions commonly used in modern English, drawing from various sources including classical mythology and contemporary media.
- Q: Who is the author of this dictionary? A: The author of the Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion is Andrew Delahunty.
- Q: What edition of the dictionary is available? A: This is the third edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion, published on October 12, 2012.
- Q: How many pages does the dictionary have? A: The Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion contains 416 pages.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, the book is classified as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What is the binding type of this dictionary? A: The binding type of the Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion is paperback.
- Q: Does the dictionary include a thematic index? A: Yes, it includes a useful thematic index that allows readers to explore themes and related allusions.
- Q: What kind of reader would benefit from this dictionary? A: This dictionary is especially useful for students, writers, and anyone interested in language and literary references.
- Q: Are there any quotations included in the dictionary? A: Yes, the dictionary includes numerous quotations to illustrate the usage of various allusions.
- Q: What makes this dictionary unique? A: Its focus on common allusions and the inclusion of a thematic index distinguishes it as a valuable resource for understanding literary references.