Brewer's Dictionary Of Phrase And Fable
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
First published in 1870 by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable stands as one of the most beloved and enduring reference works in the English language — a magnificent compendium of phrases, idioms, mythological allusions, historical characters, proverbial sayings, and literary references that have shaped the way English speakers think and communicate. This revised edition, expertly updated by Ivor H. Evans, presents thousands of alphabetically arranged entries drawn from literature, folklore, history, science, and popular culture, making it an indispensable companion for writers, scholars, and curious minds alike. Evans masterfully honours Brewer's original spirit of wit and erudition while modernising and expanding the content to reflect the evolving richness of the English language and its cultural heritage. The dictionary's tone is characteristically charming — learned yet accessible, authoritative yet playful — offering readers not merely definitions but vivid explorations of the stories and traditions behind the words we use every day. Whether one seeks the origin of a classical allusion, the meaning of an archaic proverb, or the identity of a half-remembered mythological figure, this treasure trove of linguistic and cultural lore never fails to reward the seeker with something unexpected.
Author: Ivor H. Evans
Format: Hardback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
First published in 1870 by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable stands as one of the most beloved and enduring reference works in the English language — a magnificent compendium of phrases, idioms, mythological allusions, historical characters, proverbial sayings, and literary references that have shaped the way English speakers think and communicate. This revised edition, expertly updated by Ivor H. Evans, presents thousands of alphabetically arranged entries drawn from literature, folklore, history, science, and popular culture, making it an indispensable companion for writers, scholars, and curious minds alike. Evans masterfully honours Brewer's original spirit of wit and erudition while modernising and expanding the content to reflect the evolving richness of the English language and its cultural heritage. The dictionary's tone is characteristically charming — learned yet accessible, authoritative yet playful — offering readers not merely definitions but vivid explorations of the stories and traditions behind the words we use every day. Whether one seeks the origin of a classical allusion, the meaning of an archaic proverb, or the identity of a half-remembered mythological figure, this treasure trove of linguistic and cultural lore never fails to reward the seeker with something unexpected.