Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions

by Elizabeth Webber, Mike Feinsilber

"A guide to references commonly used in speech and writing. Explains more than 900 allusions. Entries include examples from today’s leading media. A must for serious readers, language lovers, and ESL students."

Genres: Reference, Writing, Nonfiction, Language, Dictionaries

592 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

Reviews

[Moya · Rating 4 out of 5]

i loved this book, which provides good explanations, background and usage examples for the included allusions. my only complaint was that, even at the time i read it, i felt it was too out of date (i.e., not too many present-day allusions were included).

[Kerry H · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is so fascinating.

[J.G. Keely · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good text; very enjoyable. Unfortunately, not generally thick enough for my purposes.

[Margaret]

seen in Dr. M's OR.

[Chanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, I actually read the entire dictionary.