Previous ed.: Oxford dictionary of Allusions, 2nd ed., 2005.

Allusions form a colourful extension to the English Language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to give us a literary

Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on our knowledge of literature and mythology to give a shorthand for describing people, pl

Over 1,900 entries. Allusions form a colourful extension to the English language, drawing on our collective knowledge of literature, mythology, and the Bible to

A guide to references commonly used in speech and writing. Explains more than 900 allusions. Entries include examples from todays leading media. A must for seri