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Autore |
Wilkinson P. R (Peter Richard), <1926-> |
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Titolo |
Thesaurus of traditional English metaphors [[electronic resource] /] / P.R. Wilkinson |
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Pubbl/distr/stampa |
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London ; ; New York, : Routledge, 2002 |
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ISBN |
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1-280-34717-1 |
9786610347179 |
0-203-21985-6 |
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Edizione |
[2nd ed.] |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (2034 p.) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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English language - Idioms |
English language - Synonyms and antonyms |
Figures of speech |
Metaphor |
Electronic books. |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Note generali |
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Description based upon print version of record. |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 604-608) and indexes. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Cover; Thesaurus of TRADITIONALENGLISH METAPHORS; Copyright; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; ABBREVIATIONS; A TINKER; B TAILOR; C SOLDIER; D SAILOR; E RICHMAN; F POORMAN; G BEGGARMAN; H THIEF; I AT HOME; J AT SCHOOL; K AT PLAY; Bibliography; Index of themes; Index of keywords |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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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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