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Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable 19th Edition by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (2013, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHachette Learning
ISBN-100550107649
ISBN-139780550107640
eBay Product ID (ePID)159873308
Product Key Features
Number of Pages1568 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameBrewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable 19th Edition
SubjectDictionaries, General, Linguistics / General
Publication Year2013
TypeNot Available
AuthorEbenezer Cobham Brewer
Subject AreaReference, Language Arts & Disciplines
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height2 in
Item Weight53.3 Oz
Item Length6.2 in
Item Width9.7 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number19
Dewey Edition23
Reviews"Off each page of Brewer's leaps some titbit of cultural or linguistic miscellany, much of which this reader didn't even know that he didn't know...A delight to flip around."--The Economist"An idiosyncratic adventure, pulling you in and saying: 'This is, in fact, not what you were looking for; but it's much more interesting.'"--Terry Pratchett"Of all the dictionaries in the world it is the most like a treasure hunt."--Philip Pullman
Dewey Decimal423.1
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisBrewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable has been much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870. This iconic reference book will take you on a captivating adventure through its unique blend of language, culture, myth and legend., Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, BREWER'S DICTIONARY OF PHRASE AND FABLE takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend.Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition contains an intriguing supplement of 'Brewer's Gems' - facts, fables and curiosities from Brewer collections of the past. Its pages brim with esoteric and entertaining entries - everything from curious customs to the world of newspapers and political alliances of yesteryear - all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens.This nineteenth edition of BREWER'S DICTIONARY OF PHRASE AND FABLE encapsulates all the charm and wit that characterise its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. It has been thoroughly updated with over 100 new and revised entries - think crowdsourcing, cyberpunk, iPad and mash-up - guaranteed to delight, entertain and inspire in the best Brewer's tradition.Also included are twenty special entries that encapsulate the enticing spirit of the dictionary. Discover Brewer's take on angels, heraldry, pub signs and recluses and delve into the lexicographical world of the eggcorn.Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, Brewer's 'is not a straightforward dictionary, nor is it an encyclopaedia. It is, in fact, unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere.', Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable has been much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870. This iconic reference book will take you on a captivating adventure through its unique blend of language, culture, myth and legend. This latest edition, edited by Susie Dent, includes an intriguing supplement of Brewer's Gems--facts, fables and curiosities from Brewer collections of past.
