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The Way It Was Not. English and American Writers in Parody — 1983
В сборник вошли наиболее известные образцы широко распространенного в англо-американской литературной традиции жанра пародии. Читатель познакомится как с пародиями на творчество известных писателей- Диккенса, Купера, Лонгфелло, Голсуорси и др., так и с пародиями на отдельные литературные жанры - детектив, сентиментальный роман, литературоведческую статью и пр. Сборник сопровождается вступительной статьей и комментариями.
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Ayto J., The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang — 2010
Slang is language with its sleeves rolled up, colorful, pointed, brash, bristling with humor and sometimes with hostility. From "five-finger discount" to "buzz off," slang words add zest to everyday speech. Now, in the second edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang, John Ayto and John Simpson have gathered together a vibrant collection of over 6,000 slang terms, drawn from the vast Oxford English Dictionary database. The volume is organized thematically. Within each section the words are listed chronologically, starting with the century's earliest words and progressing right through to the present, thus illuminating the development of slang and colloquial language over the last hundred years. Each entry contains the headword, part of speech, and definition, and most also have illustrative examples of the term in context, often drawn from writers such as John Updike, John Lennon, and Woody Allen. Many entries contain labels indicating the social group or discipline from which a word derives--such as theatrical, military, or nautical--as well as the place where it originated. In addition, when the term has had more than one meaning, the various senses are listed chronologically. The words have been gathered from all over the English-speaking world, including many from Australia and the United Kingdom. Finally, the book contains a comprehensive thematic index, enabling users to home in on particular areas of interest, such as the body or food and drink, plus a comprehensive index of all words in the dictionary, so you can find a particular expression quickly.Ultimately, this colorful and informative collection spans the English-speaking world and provides an accurate portrait of slang in the last one hundred years.
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The Oxford Dictionary of Slang — 1999
Containing over 10000 words and phrases,this is the ideal reference for those interested in the more quirky and unofficial words used in the English language.Including surprisingly old words such as booze and guzzle to the most up-to-date words like humongous and lunchbox,this fascinating book is sure to provide a stonking good read for all.
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The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Slang — 1996
From ambulance-chaser to zoot suit,this is the most lively,authoritative,and up-to-date dictionary of twentieth-century slang.Drawning on the resoutces of the OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY,it is a comprehensive and entertainig collection of slang words and phrases from throughout the English-speaking world.
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