Adonis to Zorro [electronic resource] : Oxford dictionary of reference and allusion / [edited] by Andrew Delahunty and Sheila Dignen.
Publication details: [Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2010.Edition: 3rd edDescription: 1 online resourceISBN:- 9780199567454
- Oxford dictionary of reference and allusion
- Oxford reference online premium.
- 422.03 22
- PN43
- Also issued in print format.

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Also issued in print format.
This dictionary explains the meanings of references and allusions that are likely to be encountered in modern English. Drawing on the resources of the Oxford English Corpus, illustrative examples are provided for almost every entry. Fully cross-referenced and with a thematic index, it is ideal for browsing or quick reference.