Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions

Front Cover
A guide to references commonly used in speech and writing. Explains more than 900 allusions. Entries include examples from todays leading media. A must for serious readers, language lovers, and ESL students.

Contents

Section 1
1
Section 2
34
Section 3
94
Section 4
138
Section 5
169
Section 6
185
Section 7
217
Section 8
250
Section 14
399
Section 15
449
Section 16
454
Section 17
481
Section 18
552
Section 19
556
Section 20
562
Section 21
582

Section 9
280
Section 10
289
Section 11
300
Section 12
334
Section 13
389
Section 22
584
Section 23
589
Section 24
Section 25
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About the author (1999)

Elizabeth Webber is a contributor for Merriam-Webster Inc titles including: 'Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions' Mike Feinsilber is a contributor for the following Merriam-Webster Inc Title: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions

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