The Dictionary of Classical, Biblical, and Literary Allusions
Auteur : Abraham Harold Lass, David Kiremidjian, Ruth M. Goldstein
Date de publication : 1988-10-31
Éditeur : Random House Publishing Group
Nombre de pages : 275
Résumé du livre
Here are 1,300 origins of familiar catch phrases, brand names, titles and expressions--from history, scripture, mythology and literature. Organized A-Z, it's as easy-to-use as it is fun to peruse. Designed for students, speakers, writers--and just for fun.