The Facts on File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions

Author: Sylvia Cole
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Binding: Library Binding
ISBN: 0816040575

The Facts on File Dictionary of Cultural and Historical Allusions: From the Middle Ages Through the 20th Century (Facts on File Library of American Literature)

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* K-Mart: The name of this department store chain has become a symbol of bargain-basement products
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