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.

Sommario

Preface; The dictionary; Addenda.

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 20.03.2014
• EAN: 9781108068871
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06887-1
• Pagine: 992
• Serie: Cambridge Library Collection - Literary Studies; Cambridge Library Collection -
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia