{"product_id":"familiar-allusions-william-adolphus-wheeler-9781147055214","title":"Familiar Allusions","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFamiliar Allusions\u003c\/i\u003e, compiled by William Adolphus Wheeler and Charles Gardner Wheeler, is a comprehensive guide to commonly used allusions, quotations, and phrases in literature, history, and everyday speech. First published in 1894, this reference work offers readers a detailed exploration of the origins and meanings behind numerous expressions that enrich the English language.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book serves as an invaluable resource for writers, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the cultural and literary context of familiar sayings. Each entry provides insight into the historical background and usage of the allusion, making it an essential tool for enhancing comprehension and communication. Whether you are deciphering a literary text or seeking to add depth to your own writing, \u003ci\u003eFamiliar Allusions\u003c\/i\u003e is a timeless companion that unlocks the secrets of language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Adolphus Wheeler,Charles Gardner Wheeler\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1147055211\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781147055214\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nabu Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/09\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 588\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.79lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 1.19d","brand":"William Adolphus Wheeler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48484347707647,"sku":"9781147055214","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1c3691df-3127-4d14-b035-8b23d593421d.jpg?v=1778043607","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/familiar-allusions-william-adolphus-wheeler-9781147055214","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}