Author: Seán McMahon
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN: 9780304363346
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 867

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A brand-new 'Brewer's' dedicated to the 'phrase and fable' of the emerald isle.

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Category : Electronic book
Languages : en
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Author: Seán McMahon
Publisher: Chambers
ISBN: 9780550105653
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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A vivid and affectionate celebration of the history, culture and mythology of Ireland.

Author: Susie Dent
Publisher: Chambers
ISBN: 1473692970
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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'This is, in fact, not what you were looking for; but it's much more interesting.' Terry Pratchett Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend. Nowhere else could the histories of the guillotine and Guinness stout sit so comfortably alongside the KGB and the Keystone Kops. Brewer's is a catalogue of curiosities and absurdities that, over almost 150 years in print, has acquired near-mythical status. Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition includes a brand new Collection of Curious Words and many new and updated entries. Its pages brim with esoteric and entertaining oddities - everything from curious customs to the world of newspapers and political alliances of yesteryear - all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens. This twentieth edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable encapsulates all the charm and wit that characterise its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, Brewer's "is unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere."

Author: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
ISBN: 9781840223101
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 1166

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This work explains the origins of the familiar and the unfamiliar in everyday speech and literature, including the colloquial and the proverbial. It embraces archaeology, history, religion, the arts, science, mythology and characters from fiction.

Author: John Ayto
Publisher: Chambers Harrap Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780550105646
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 853

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Completely updated for the twenty-first century, this reference presents definitions and origins of thousands of words, idioms, catchphrases, slogans, nicknames, and events from TV, literature, music, comic strips, and computer games.

Author: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher:
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Category : Allusions
Languages : en
Pages : 1528

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Author: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher: Teach Yourself
ISBN: 9780550107640
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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In this book: Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend. Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition contains an intriguing supplement of Brewer's Gems-facts, fables and curiosities from Brewer collections of the past. Its pages brim with esoteric and entertaining entries - everything from curiouscustoms to the world of newspapers and political alliances of yesteryear - all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens. This nineteenth edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable encapsulates all the charm and wit that characterise its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. This unique edition has been thoroughly updated with over 100 new and revised entries -think crowdsourcing, cyberpunk, iPad and mash-up - guaranteed to delight, entertain and inspire in the best Brewer's tradition. Also included are twenty special entries that encapsulate the enticing spirit of the dictionary. Discover Brewer's take on angels, heraldry, pub signs and recluses and delve into the lexicographical world of the eggcorn. Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, Brewer's 'is not a straightforward dictionary, nor is it an encyclopaedia. It is, in fact, unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere.'

Author: Edward O'Reilly
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 738

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Author: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
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Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1236

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Encompasses real, fictitious, and mythical names from history, romance, the arts, science, and fable, and phrases, superstitions, and customs ancient and contemporary.