The Oxford Dictionary of Allusions

Andrew Delahunty is a freelance lexicographer and dictionary editor. His publications include 'The Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture' (1992), 'The Oxford Guide to English Usage' (with Edmund Weiner, 1994), 'The Longman Business English Dictionary' (2000), and 'The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary' (6th edn, 2000). Sheila Dignen is a freelance lexicographer who has worked on 'The Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture' (1992), 'The Dorling Kindersley Illustrated Children's Dictionary' (1994), 'The Chambers Junior Illustrated Dictionary' (1997), and 'The Longman Business English Dictionary' (2000). Penelope Stock is a freelance lexicographer. She has contributed to 'The Longman New Universal Dictionary' (1982), 'The Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture' (1992), 'The Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary of English' (1995), and 'the Encarta World English Dictionary' (1999).