Dictionary of Historical Allusions & Eponyms

By Dorothy Auchter

Book Overview

Jezebel is an example of an eponym, a person whose name has evolved into a common noun or verb. In addition to eponyms, the English language is peppered with historical allusions that have become... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1576070999
• ISBN13: 9781576070994
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO Ltd
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

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