Facts on File Dictionary of Modern Allusions

The Facts On File Writer's Library includes dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other indispensable resources for writers, students, and serious readers. From the origins of words and phrases to the meanings of literary terms, the collection provides comprehensive information in a clear, accessible style that is sure to satisfy researchers and browsers alike. These books will be reached for again and again.This dictionary explains the current meanings and original contexts of more than 1,500 allusions drawn from history, literature, art, and mass culture over the past millennium. Eminently useful and fun to browse, this is an essential resource for writers, students, and readers alike.Cole, Sylvia is the author of 'Facts on File Dictionary of Modern Allusions', published 2001 under ISBN 9780816045761 and ISBN 0816045763.