Edition |
3rd ed. |
Description |
xxx, 969 p. ; 23 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Preface to the third edition -- Preface to the second edition -- Preface to the first edition -- Table of descriptive categories -- Table of thematic categories -- How to use this book -- Allusions. |
Summary |
"A thematic dictionary, with almost 13,000 allusion entries organized under 730 thematic categories. Thematic categories are presented in alphabetical order; each thematic category is followed a list of allusions, including definitions, origins (nationality and genre), and sources. Includes a bibliography and index"--Provided by publisher. |
Subject |
Allusions -- Dictionaries.
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Added Author |
Ruffner, Frederick G., 1926-2014.
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Urdang, Laurence.
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ISBN |
9780780811706 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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0780811704 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
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