Thesaurus of Traditional English Metaphors, Second Edition

Unique work examining metaphorical elements of proverbs, dialect phrases and colloquial expressionsFirst edition won special commendation from journal Reference Reviews in Best Generalist Reference Work category (1993)Up-to-date expressions added to this editionContents list has been expanded, to be used alongside two indexes (of themes and keywords) to navigate text "Metaphors are taken to include a variety of figurative meanings such as similes, proverbs, idioms, slang and catchphrases, though literary metaphors are avoided. The author draws particularly on his extensive contact with the rural cultures of Yorkshire, Lancashire, Dorset and Cornwall. Expressions from Scotland, North America, Australia and other parts of the English-speaking world are also included. The book thus provides an overview of folklore and folk wisdom as reflected in figurative expressions."--Résumé de l'éditeur "Metaphors are taken to include a variety of figurative meanings such as similes, proverbs, idioms, slang and catchphrases, though literary metaphors are avoided. The author draws particularly on his extensive contact with the rural cultures of Yorkshire, Lancashire, Dorset and Cornwall. Expressions from Scotland, North America, Australia and other parts of the English-speaking world are also included. The book thus provides an overview of folklore and folk wisdom as reflected in figurative expressions."--Jacket 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.