Allusions
David M. Glixon
Reading Time
at 250 WPM10h 34m
The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 10h 34m to read Allusions.
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Allusions
by David M. Glixon, Frederick G. Ruffner, Laurence Urdang
Published
1986
Publisher
Gale Research Co.
Pages
634
ISBN-10
0810318288
Description
Documents the metaphorical or symbolic use of over 8700 entries from sources including the Bible, Shakespeare, Dickens, Greek, Roman, Scandinavian and other mythologies, American, European, Eastern and other legends and folklore, music, the arts, industry, comics, motion pictures, television, radio, and culture in general. Includes everyday expressions, but excludes real people unless they epitomize a particular characteristic from the thematic category. Each theme includes examples from sources including authors, books, magazines, plays, operas, Supreme Court rulings, herbs and other plants, religions, religious sects and writings, movies, nursery rhymes, fairy tales, songs, rock groups, gem symbolism, etc.
Subjects
Brewer's dictionary of phrase and fable
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Familiar allusions
The Jonson allusion-book
Fragmenta aurea
The reader's handbook of allusions, references, plots and stories
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Allusions?
This edition of Allusions has approximately 634 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Allusions?
For most readers, Allusions typically takes between 13h 13m and 8h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 158,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 10h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 22 days • Estimated word count: 158,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Allusions?
The estimated word count for Allusions is approximately 158,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Allusions?
Allusions was written by David M. Glixon, Frederick G. Ruffner, Laurence Urdang.
When was Allusions published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1986. The original work may have been published on a different date.