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Features titles that are primarily from fiction (including, along with novels, particularly important poetry, plays, and short stories), though a few are from literary works of non fiction. This work contains entries that give title, author, year of publication, and a detailed explanation of the story behind the title.

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helpful index and a good bibliography...a ready reference tool"—Library Journal

"useful to have this information in one volume"—Booklist

"a literary dictionary for book lovers and scholars of the obscure...comprehensive bibliography and index...fascinating book"—Public Library Quarterly.

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  • Table of Contents
  • Introduction 1
  • The Titles 11
  • Select Bibliography 231
  • Index 235

Literally Entitled A Dictionary of the Origins of the Titles of Over 1300 Major Literary Works of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries

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      Publisher: McFarland & Company
      Publication Date: 10/29/2008 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780786440931, 978-0786440931
      ISBN10: 0786440937

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Features titles that are primarily from fiction (including, along with novels, particularly important poetry, plays, and short stories), though a few are from literary works of non fiction. This work contains entries that give title, author, year of publication, and a detailed explanation of the story behind the title.

      Trade Review
      helpful index and a good bibliography...a ready reference tool"—Library Journal

      "useful to have this information in one volume"—Booklist

      "a literary dictionary for book lovers and scholars of the obscure...comprehensive bibliography and index...fascinating book"—Public Library Quarterly.

      Table of Contents
      • Table of Contents
      • Introduction 1
      • The Titles 11
      • Select Bibliography 231
      • Index 235

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