[PDF] The Dictionary Of Phrase And Fable Centenary Edition eBook

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher :
Page : 1175 pages
File Size : 31,31 MB
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Category : Allusions
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Includes abbreviations, colloguial and proverbial phrases, mythological and biographical references, fictitious characters, etc.

Author : E. Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Orion
Page : 1521 pages
File Size : 33,89 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Allusions
ISBN : 9780304368006

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Long established as the ultimate reference for anyone with an interest in the English language, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable features tens of thousands of encyclopedic entries examining the origins and significance of popular words, phrases, allusions and cultural references. Its delightfully diverse content includes cultural, historical and mythological references, beliefs and customs, proper names, literary characters, idioms and slang. First published in 1870 and now in its 17th edition, this ever-popular collection has moved with the times to include such up-to-date material as Beckingham Palace, Hogwarts and bling alongside wonderful stories from past and present.

Author : Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher : Chambers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,51 MB
Release : 2019-03-05
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781473676367

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'This is, in fact, not what you were looking for; but it's much more interesting' Terry Pratchett Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend. Nowhere else could the histories of the guillotine and Guinness stout sit so comfortably alongside the KGB and the Keystone Kops. Brewer's is a catalogue of curiosities and absurdities that, over almost 150 years in print, has acquired near-mythical status. Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition includes a brand new Collection of Curious Words and many new and updated entries. Its pages brim with esoteric and entertaining oddities - everything from curious customs to the world of newspapers and political alliances of yesteryear - all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens. This twentieth edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable encapsulates all the charm and wit that characterise its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, Brewer's "is unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere."

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 986 pages
File Size : 11,36 MB
Release : 2014-02
Category : Allusions
ISBN : 9781293771440

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : Betty Kirkpatrick
Publisher :
Page : 1118 pages
File Size : 33,93 MB
Release : 1999-01
Category : Allusions
ISBN : 9781859862865

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This is the abridged edition of Dr Brewer's reference, originally compiled in 1870. It contains over 15,000 entries which give the meaning and origin of words, phrases, proper names, figures in mythology and history, and terms in religion, magic, philosophy, literature, geography, history and the sciences. calls, patron saints, wedding anniversaries, heraldis terms, how to play nine men's morris, and much more.