Allusions, Words And Phrases That Should Be Known: And Where To Find Them (1915)

By Florence May Hopkins

Book Overview

""Allusions, Words And Phrases That Should Be Known: And Where To Find Them"" is a reference book by Florence May Hopkins, originally published in 1915. The book is designed to help readers understand and interpret literary allusions, as well as commonly used words and phrases in the English language. It includes a comprehensive list of allusions from classical mythology, the Bible, and other sources, along with explanations of their meanings and origins. The book also provides definitions and examples of idiomatic expressions, proverbs, and other common phrases that may be unfamiliar to readers. In addition, the author offers advice on how to use reference materials such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, and concordances to further expand one's knowledge of language and literature. With its focus on building a strong foundation of cultural literacy, ""Allusions, Words And Phrases That Should Be Known"" remains a valuable resource for students, writers, and anyone interested in deepening their understanding of the English language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164563327
• ISBN13: 9781164563327
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"