Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors / Edition 2

by P.R. Wilkinson

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415276856
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/27/2002
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	896
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

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

Editorial 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

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