Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors

P.R. Wilkinson

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Routledge
08 May 2013

Thesauri; Historical & comparative linguistics

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.

By: P.R. Wilkinson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 1.837kg
ISBN: 9780415863018
ISBN 10: 0415863015
Pages: 896
Publication Date: 08 May 2013
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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

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.

Reviews for Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors

'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