Allusions
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File Size : 35,30 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Allusions
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Release : 1982
Category : Allusions
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Author : Laurence Urdang
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Page : 634 pages
File Size : 39,20 MB
Release : 1986
Category : Allusions
ISBN : 9781414453637
Documents the metaphorical or symbolic use of over 8700 entries from sources including the Bible, Shakespeare, Dickens, Greek, Roman, Scandinavian and other mythologies, American, European, Eastern and other legends and folklore, music, the arts, industry, comics, motion pictures, television, radio, and culture in general. Includes everyday expressions, but excludes real people unless they epitomize a particular characteristic from the thematic category. Each theme includes examples from sources including authors, books, magazines, plays, operas, Supreme Court rulings, herbs and other plants, religions, religious sects and writings, movies, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, songs, rock groups, gem symbolism, etc.
Author : Edward C. Gruber
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Page : 235 pages
File Size : 18,87 MB
Release : 1963
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780810311244
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Page : 487 pages
File Size : 12,38 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Allusions
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Author : Frederick G. Ruffner
Publisher : Omnidata Incorporated
Page : 969 pages
File Size : 14,20 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780780811225
Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary documenting the deeper meanings of words from all the elements that make up our culture.
Author : Frederick G. Ruffner, Jr.
Publisher : Kws Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,38 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Allusions
ISBN : 9780780811706
"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.
Author : Edward C. Gruber
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Page : 235 pages
File Size : 42,15 MB
Release : 1963
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780810311244
Author : Martin H. Manser
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 22,27 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Allusions
ISBN : 0816048681
This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.
Author : J Stephen Lang
Publisher : Writer's Digest Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,13 MB
Release : 2007-02-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781582974606
What do we mean when we call a woman a Jezebel? Where did go the extra mile originate? What exactly was a scapegoat? Why was a fast-and-furious driver called Jehu? Where did the phrase hocus pocus come from? &break;&break;In a different age, most people knew the source of these and hundreds of other names, phrases, and images. The Bible was common knowledge, and everyday language was saturated with references to the Bible. Today, some meanings are lost, some impact is diminished by the lack of knowledge people have about the historical aspects of the Bible. &break;&break;This book is a comprehensive compilation of the most important phrases, people and places mentioned in the Bible. Author J. Stephen Lang has written a book that contains not only concise explanations of important terms, but how that person or thing has been presented culturally–common phrases in art, literature, and song. You'll get a guided tour of biblical history, but also a renewed appreciation for all the cultural significance the Bible has lent to modern society. &break;&break;Lang explains, "Understanding the Bible can help you appreciate movies, literature, art, and music more. You can understand Christmas (and composer George Frideric Handel) better if you know just what the word Messiah means. You can appreciate a movie like Raiders of the Lost Ark better if you know a little more about the real ark in the Bible.... You can even understand the mindset of Saddam Hussein if you know a little about the ancient Babylonian empire (something Saddam hoped to re-create)."
Author : Andrew Delahunty
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 35,85 MB
Release : 2012-09-13
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0199567468
Allusions are a marvelous literary shorthand. A miser is a Scrooge, a strong man a Samson, a beautiful woman a modern-day Helen of Troy. From classical mythology to modern movies and TV shows, this revised and updated third edition explains the meanings of more than 2,000 allusions in use in modern English, from Abaddon to Zorro, Tartarus to Tarzan, and Rambo to Rubens. Based on an extensive reading program that has identified the most commonly used allusions, this fascinating volume includes numerous quotations to illustrate usage, drawn from sources ranging from Thomas Hardy and Charles Dickens to Bridget Jones's Diary. In addition, the dictionary includes a useful thematic index, so that readers not only can look up Medea to find out how her name is used as an allusion, but also can look up the theme of "Revenge" and find, alongside Medea, entries for other figures used to allude to revenge, such as The Furies or The Count of Monte Cristo. Hailed by Library Journal as "wonderfully conceived and extraordinarily useful," this superb reference--now available in paperback--will appeal to anyone who enjoys language in all its variety. It is especially useful for students and writers.