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9780192801258
Oxford's reference on the figurative and allusive language of phrases and fables provides fascinating and informative background information for over 10,000 examples. The breadth of coverage is extremely wide from 'white van man' and space age usages to ancient ideas derived from superstitions and religion.Knowles, Elizabeth is the author of 'Concise Dictionary of Phrase and Fable' with ISBN 9780192801258 and ISBN 0192801252.
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