Opening Pandora's Box: Phrases We Borrowed From The Classics And The Stories Behind Them

Author: Ferdie Addis

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Price : 24.99 AUD
ISBN : 9781843174110
Publisher : Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Imprint : Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
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Publication date : 01 October 2010
Dimensions : 185mm X 125mm
Produced in : United Kingdom
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Author : Ferdie Addis
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Dewey classification : 292.13
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We regularly employ classically-derived expressions in our everyday language, yet many of us have little understanding of the origin of these common phrases. This title offers a look at the stories behind the expressions. It provides an introduction to classical mythology, and also offers insights into our language.