The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions

The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions
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Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Total Pages : 465
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ISBN-10 : 9780816048687
ISBN-13 : 0816048681
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Book Synopsis The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions by : Martin H. Manser

Download or read book The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions written by Martin H. Manser and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.


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