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Opening Pandora's Box: Phrases We Borrowed From the Classics and the Stories Behind Them (I Used to Know That ...) - Tapa blanda

Addis, Ferdie

 
9781782430230: Opening Pandora's Box: Phrases We Borrowed From the Classics and the Stories Behind Them (I Used to Know That ...)
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ISBN 10: 1782430237 ISBN 13: 9781782430230
Editorial: Michael O'Mara, 2013

Sinopsis

It has been one of those days. You've worked like a Trojan, displaying titanic strength and stoic endurance to overcome the Herculean labours that have faced you in order to meet that deadline ...

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Acerca del autor

Ferdie Addis read Classics at Oxford University, before embarking on a career as a journalist and author. He has written The Good Samaritan Bites the Dust (2011), I Have a Dream (2011) and Opening Pandora's Box (2010) for Michael O'Mara Books. He lives in London.

De la contraportada

Are you as rich as Croesus?
Or do you work like a Trojan in spartan conditions?

Classically derived expressions are commonly used in our everyday language, yet many of us have little understanding of the Greek and Roman history and legends that inspired them. This book contains the stories behind such phrases as 'Achilles' heel', 'Midas touch' and 'halcyon days'.

'Entertaining and informative, this book provides a fascinating and useful introduction to classical mythology, history and culture' - The Oldie

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Editorial
Michael O'Mara
Año de publicación
2013
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1782430237
ISBN 13 
9781782430230
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
192
Contacto del fabricante
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