Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0304345997 ISBN 13 : 9780304345991

Editeur : Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated, 1995

Synopsis

A reference guide containing information about thousands of phrases and expressions not normally covered by conventional dictionaries. New etymological material about word and phrase histories is included, and there are entries on people and events from mythology, the bible, and literature.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse

An idiosyncratic adventure, pulling you in and saying: "this is, in fact, not what you were
looking for; but it's much more interesting."

(Terry Pratchett)

Of all the dictionaries in the world [Brewer's] is the most like a treasure-hunt, where one phrase leads to another, and that to a third, and before you know what's happened, it's time for lunch.

(Philip Pullman)

Brewer's head-words are so enticing and his definitions so eloquent that it's impossible to stop at one. An addiction may develop.

(Carol Rumens, The Independent 2008-09-12)

'By judicious updating and editing and by dint of its elegant design and printing, this latest edition retains as strong a place in its reference market niche as it ever did; long may that continue.'

(Stuart James, Past Editor, Reference Reviews, and formerly University Librarian, University of Paisley, UK 2010-06-09)

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Weidenfeld Nicolson Illustrated
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0304345997
• ISBN 13: 9780304345991
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 1376
• Éditeur: Brewer Ebenezer Cobham
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible