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OverviewThis fascinating collection of traditional metaphors and figures of speech, groups expressions according to theme. The second edition includes over 1,500 new entries, more information on first known usages, a new introduction and two expanded indexes. It will appeal to those interested in cultural history and the English language. Full Product DetailsAuthor: P.R. WilkinsonPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 2nd edition Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 1.837kg ISBN: 9780415863018ISBN 10: 0415863015 Pages: 896 Publication Date: 08 May 2013 Audience: College/higher education , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction: Abbreviations: A. Tinker: B. Tailor: C. Soldier: D. Sailor: E: Richman: F. Poorman: G. Beggerman: H. Thief: I. At Home: J. At School: K. At Play: Index of Keywords: BibliographyReviews'It is a truly scholarly achievement deserving a place in all academic and reference libraries ...' - Reference Reviews Praise for the first edition: `The first attraction to this book is the author biography...Wilkinson is an enthusiast; and they usually make the best compilers of reference books. This is no exception: the book is clearly a labour of love ... A quite marvellous mass of material is assembled here, which will both delight and fascinate any lover of words or of the use of the English language. I recommend it unreservedly.' - Reference Reviews 'It is a truly scholarly achievement deserving a place in all academic and reference libraries ...' - Reference Reviews 'It is a truly scholarly achievement deserving a place in all academic and reference libraries ...' - Reference Reviews Praise for the first edition: `The first attraction to this book is the author biography...Wilkinson is an enthusiast; and they usually make the best compilers of reference books. This is no exception: the book is clearly a labour of love ... A quite marvellous mass of material is assembled here, which will both delight and fascinate any lover of words or of the use of the English language. I recommend it unreservedly.' - Reference Reviews 'It is a truly scholarly achievement deserving a place in all academic and reference libraries ...' - Reference Reviews 'It is a truly scholarly achievement deserving a place in all academic and reference libraries ...' - Reference Reviews Author InformationDick Wilkinson is a retired Forestry Commission worker who studied Classics, Old English and Old Norse at Cambridge University. This collection is the result of a lifetime's work on dialect and metaphor. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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