Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors
Author:   P.R. Wilkinson
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   2nd edition
ISBN:  

9780415863018


Pages:   896
Publication Date:   08 May 2013
Format:   Paperback
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This 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.

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Author:   P.R. Wilkinson
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.90cm , Height: 3.80cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.837kg
ISBN:  

9780415863018


ISBN 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   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction: 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: Bibliography

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'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 Information

Dick 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.

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