Millennium Edition - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0304358738 ISBN 13 : 9780304358731

Editeur : Chambers, 2001

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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Chambers
• Date d'édition: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0304358738
• ISBN 13: 9780304358731
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 1326