Dictionary of Allusions - Softcover

 
9780747404125: Dictionary of Allusions

Synopsis

This is an A-Z guide, fully cross-referenced, to over 1300 allusions basic to the Western tradition. It emphasizes Greek, Roman, and European mythology and history, the Old and the New Testament, and key literary characters and terms up to the 20th century. All entries average 75 words.

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