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OverviewPacked with more than 16,000 imaginative, colorful phrases--from abandoned as a used Kleenex to quiet as an eel swimming in oil --this reference will help any politician, writer, or lover of language find the perfect simile, be it original or banal, verbose or succinct. Citing more than 2,000 sources--from the Bible, Socrates, Shakespeare, Mark Twain, and H. L. Mencken to popular movies, music, and television shows--the Similes Dictionary covers hundreds of subjects broken into thematic categories that include topics such as virtue, anger, age, ambition, importance, and youth, helping readers find the fitting phrase quickly and easily. Perfect for setting the atmosphere, making a point, and or helping spin a tale with economy, intelligence, and ingenuity, the similes found in this collection, where pithy and poetic sayings are as plentiful as blackberries (Shakespeare) and quotes are as useful as a Swiss army knife (anonymous), will inspire anyone. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Elyse SommerPublisher: Visible Ink Press Imprint: Visible Ink Press ISBN: 9781306016872ISBN 10: 1306016878 Pages: 641 Publication Date: 01 January 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |