Excerpt from Flowers of Fancy: Exhibited in a Collection of Similes Taken From Various Authors and Alphabetically Arranged
At the end of the alphabetical collection is an nexed a great variety of descriptive passages, which it is presumed will, in conjunction with the antece dent compilation, show that the talent displayed by our own writers in the art of imagery, or describing the operations and appearances of nature, has been by no means inferior to the skill of their continental cotemporaries, at any period of time since the re vival of letters.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an extensive compilation of similes and metaphors used by writers over many centuries in the English language. The author has drawn from a wide range of sources in compiling this collection, including poetry, prose, plays, and the Bible. The entries are organized alphabetically by the quality or attribute being described, with references to the original source provided for each simile or metaphor. The work provides a fascinating glimpse into the creative use of language by some of history's most famous authors, offering a wealth of inspiration and insight for writers and language enthusiasts alike. It showcases the rich tapestry of the English language and the enduring power of figurative speech. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781332879199_0
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