Opening Pandora's Box: Phrases We Borrowed From The Classics And The Stories Behind Them
Author: Ferdie Addis
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: 24.99 AUD
: 9781843174110
: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
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: 01 October 2010
: 185mm X 125mm
: United Kingdom
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: Ferdie Addis
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: Hardback
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Description
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.