The Facts On File - Dictionary Of Classical, Biblical, & Literary Allusions

LASS, Abraham H & KIREMIDJIAN, David & GOLDSTEIN, Ruth M

ISBN 10: 0816012679 / ISBN 13: 9780816012671

Published by U.S.A / Facts On File Publications, 1987

About this Item

Pandora's Box, a Giaconda smile, the handwriting on the wall--these and myriad other allusions are encountered endlessly in daily communication. This book provides a quick and easy reference to the literal meanings and correct usages of more than 1,300 of these terms. This is a 1st edition hardback with its dustjacket in fine condition. (240 pages & 8 pages of introduction).

Seller Inventory # 7026

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Facts On File - Dictionary Of Classical, Biblical, & Literary Allusions
• Publisher: U.S.A / Facts On File Publications
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816012679
• ISBN 13: 9780816012671
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • DICTIONARY & REFERENCE
  • RELIGION
  • HISTORY

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Synopsis

Identifies people, places, animals, objects, and ideas from mythology literature, and the Bible