Dictionary of Phrase and Fable - Giving Derivation, Source, Or Origin of Common Phrases, Allusions,

A 'museum of literary odds and ends', this classic work of 1870 elucidates the etymology of 20,000 words and phrases.

List of contents

Preface; The dictionary; Addenda.

Summary

First published in 1870, this classic work is a 'museum of literary odds and ends', elucidating the etymology of thousands of some 20,000 words and phrases. Drawing on a lifetime's reading, Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1810–97) touches on diverse subjects ranging from history and literature to mythology and magic.

Product details

• Authors: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.03.2014
• EAN: 9781108068871
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06887-1
• No. of pages: 992
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies; Cambridge Library Collection -
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > History