A Dictionary Of Mythological And Biblical Allusions In Literature
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The Facts On File Dictionary of Classical and Biblical Allusions
| Author | : Martin H. Manser |
| Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 465 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : Allusions |
| ISBN | : 0816048681 |
This indispensable work is a comprehensive resource offering abundant information that students and general readers of all ages will find clear and to the point. A useful companion to The Facts On File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions explains the meanings and origins of allusions from the Bible and classical mythology, including Greek, Roman, Norse, Celtic, and Egyptian. It features approximately 2,000 entries, from Abelard and Heloise to Zeus. It covers biblical and mythological figures (Narcissus, Athena, Daniel), places (Mount Olympus, Gesthemane, Elysian Fields), key concepts (doomsday, utopia), and other references with biblical and mythological origins (judgment of Solomon, salt of the earth, patience of Job, labors of Hercules). It also includes a pronunciation key for difficult words or terms; examples of usage; and extensive cross-references.
A Dictionary of Biblical Tradition in English Literature
| Author | : David Lyle Jeffrey |
| Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 1000 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 9780802836342 |
Over 15 years in the making, an unprecedented one-volume reference work. Many of today's students and teachers of literature, lacking a familiarity with the Bible, are largely ignorant of how Biblical tradition has influenced and infused English literature through the centuries. An invaluable research tool. Contains nearly 800 encyclopedic articles written by a distinguished international roster of 190 contributors. Three detailed annotated bibliographies. Cross-references throughout.
A Dictionary of Biblical Allusions in English Literature
| Author | : Walter B. Fulglum |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1965 |
| Genre | : Allusions |
| ISBN | : 9789575869373 |
A Dictionary of Biblical Allusions in English Literature
| Author | : Walter B. Fulghum |
| Publisher | : New York : Holt, Rinehart and Winston |
| Total Pages | : 316 |
| Release | : 1965 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : |
Analysis of over 300 most frequently used allusions, including words, phrases, people, and places, by English and American authors since the year 1611.
The Dictionary of Classical, Biblical, and Literary Allusions
| Author | : Abraham Harold Lass |
| Publisher | : Fawcett |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1988-10-31 |
| Genre | : Allusions |
| ISBN | : 9780449145654 |
1,300 key figures of speech from history, mythology, scripture, literature and popular culture are all organized here in this handy A-Z reference guide.
A Dictionary of Biblical Allusions in English Literature
| Author | : Walter B. Fulghum (jr.) |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 291 |
| Release | : 1965 |
| Genre | : Allusions |
| ISBN | : |
Allusions--cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical
| Author | : Laurence Urdang |
| Publisher | : Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Company |
| Total Pages | : 648 |
| Release | : 1986 |
| Genre | : Literary Collections |
| ISBN | : |
Documents the metaphorical or symbolic use of over 8700 entries from sources including the Bible, Shakespeare, Dickens, Greek, Roman, Scandinavian and other mythologies, American, European, Eastern and other legends and folklore, music, the arts, industry, comics, motion pictures, television, radio, and culture in general. Includes everyday expressions, but excludes real people unless they epitomize a particular characteristic from the thematic category. Each theme includes examples from sources including authors, books, magazines, plays, operas, Supreme Court rulings, herbs and other plants, religions, religious sects and writings, movies, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, songs, rock groups, gem symbolism, etc.
A Dictionary of Biblical Tradition in English Literature
| Author | : David Lyle Jeffrey |
| Publisher | : Gracewing Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 1004 |
| Release | : 1992 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 9780802836342 |
Over 15 years in the making, an unprecedented one-volume reference work. Many of today's students and teachers of literature, lacking a familiarity with the Bible, are largely ignorant of how Biblical tradition has influenced and infused English literature through the centuries. An invaluable research tool. Contains nearly 800 encyclopedic articles written by a distinguished international roster of 190 contributors. Three detailed annotated bibliographies. Cross-references throughout.
