Adonis to Zorro: Oxford Dictionary of Reference and Allusion

by Sheila Dignen and Andrew Delahunty

An absorbing reference work that explains the meanings of references and allusions in modern English, from Adonis to Zorro. It is fascinating to browse, and is based upon an extensive reading program that has identified the most commonly-used allusions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019956745X
• ISBN13: 9780199567454
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 9.3" x 6.4"