Brewer's Book of Myth and Legend
Brewer's Book of Myth and Legend

Author: Jean C. Cooper

Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 9780304340842

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Extracts from Brewer's 1870 Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, identifying people, places, events, and themes from mythology-- mostly classical, but with a smattering from other European and non-European traditions. Its interest today is as much the peculiar Victorian view of mythology than the primary information. Unlike many such dictionaries, however, it does indicate the pronunciation of foreign names. No bibliography. Acidic paper. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Brewer's Book of Myth and Legend
Brewer's Book of Myth and Legend

Author: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer

Publisher:

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 9781859863220

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This title contains over 4000 entries describing the origin and significance of mythological beings, legendary figures, and events from an extensive range of cultures and ages. Fable, on which this work is based, there was little interest in or knowledge of the texts, religions and mythology of Eastern, and Far Eastern cultures, which were largely dismissed as heathen or pagan. Even less were the tribal cultures of Oceania, Africa, and the American Indians accepted; they were then considered savage or primitive. to Brewer's text. Since his time, the world has shrunk, and we as humans have discovered the importance and significance of the worldwide range of mythologies and legends, and have a deeper understanding of their unty and diversity. beasts, spirits and monsters are all explained, helping us understand why these symbols and traditions persist and illuminate even in modern cultures.

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (20th edition)
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (20th edition)

Author: Ebenezer Cobham Brewer

Publisher: Chambers

Published: 2019-03-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781473676367

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'This is, in fact, not what you were looking for; but it's much more interesting' Terry Pratchett Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend. Nowhere else could the histories of the guillotine and Guinness stout sit so comfortably alongside the KGB and the Keystone Kops. Brewer's is a catalogue of curiosities and absurdities that, over almost 150 years in print, has acquired near-mythical status. Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition includes a brand new Collection of Curious Words and many new and updated entries. Its pages brim with esoteric and entertaining oddities - everything from curious customs to the world of newspapers and political alliances of yesteryear - all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens. This twentieth edition of Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable encapsulates all the charm and wit that characterise its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets. As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, Brewer's "is unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere."

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable
Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable

Author: Susie Dent

Publisher: Brewer's

Published: 2018

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781787856868

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Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth, and legend.