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Previously published as Oxford Dictionary of Allusions (2d ed., Oxford, 2006), this retitled third edition contains 1900-plus compact entries of both direct and indirect allusions. As with previous editions, each entry includes an origination description and one to two quotations per entry from books, magazines, and other media. Entries range from the biblical, historical, and classical to people, places, literature, and modern society. A few include the trademark symbol (e.g., "Barbie"). See references appear within the body of the wor...Log In or Sign Up to Read More