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Adonis to Zorro [electronic resource] : Oxford dictionary of reference and allusion / [edited] by Andrew Delahunty and Sheila Dignen.

Contributor(s): Publication details: [Oxford] : Oxford University Press, 2010.Edition: 3rd edDescription: 1 online resourceISBN:
  • 9780199567454
Other title:
  • Oxford dictionary of reference and allusion
Uniform titles:
  • Oxford reference online premium.
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version: No titleDDC classification:
  • 422.03 22
LOC classification:
  • PN43
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Also issued in print format.
Summary: 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.
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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.

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