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Facts on File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions From the Middle Ages Through the 20th Century - Facts on File Library of Language and Literature Author: Sylvia Cole, Abraham H. Lass, Sylvia Facts on File Dictionary of 20th Century Allusions Cole "I coulda been a contender." Molotov cocktail. Catch 22. Beatrice.Our language is chock-full of allusions: terms, names, and phrases that have been shorthanded for certain attributes or circumstances. This dictionary explains the current meanings and original contexts of more than 1,500 allusions of the past millennium drawn from history, liter...  more »ature, art, and mass culture. Eminently useful and fun to browse, this is an essential resource for writers, students, and general readers. Sample entries include: * Apple pie: A quintessential American dish that has become a metaphor for American values * K-Mart: The name of this department store chain has become a symbol of bargain-basement products * Wall Street: The location of the Stock Exchange brings to mind huge financial deals, insider trading, and greed.  « less Post This Book Login | Register ISBN-13: 9780816040575 ISBN-10: 0816040575 Publication Date: 11/2000 Pages: 470 Reading Level: Young Adult Rating: Currently 0/5 Stars.   ? 0 stars, based on 0 rating Publisher: Facts on File Book Type: Library Binding Members Wishing: 3 Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review

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