Literature Reference Books | The Folio Society

Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase & Fable

This 18th edition of the much-loved Brewer’s Dictionary of Phrase & Fable is as eclectic, witty and colourful as its predecessors.

Add to basket Price: US$ 49.95

Chambers Dictionary of Etymology

Over 30,000 English words are collected here, their origins mapped as we see how spelling, pronunciation and meaning itself have shifted and developed over time. Etymology is one of the most absorbing aspects of language, with changes in a word revealing traces of historical events, while a word’s origin tells a wider story.

Add to basket Price: US$ 45.00

The Oxford Companion to Charles Dickens

This brand-new anniversary edition is a must-have for fans of Dickens. With more than 500 entries, it is the most comprehensive single-volume guide available and has drawn accolades from critics throughout the press.

Add to basket Price: US$ 39.95

The Oxford Companion to English Literature

Thousands of enlightening and entertaining entries cover all aspects of literature written in English, including writers, critics, characters and prizes, spanning a millennium from Beowulf to the Booker Prize.

Add to basket Price: US$ 65.00

The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature

The third edition of The Oxford Companion to Classical Literature is the most authoritative reference guide to the classical world and its literary heritage. It not only presents the reader with all the essential facts about the authors, tales, and characters from ancient myth and literature, but it also places these details in the wider contexts of the history and society of the Greek and Roman worlds.

Add to basket Price: US$ 65.00

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Books of the Bible

New discoveries, perspectives and methodologies continually enhance the interpretation of the Bible. The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Books of the Bible is a new reference work that captures this dynamic field of study.

Out of print Price: US$ 395.00

Picturesque Word Origins

First published by the G. & C. Merriam Co. in 1933, Picturesque Word Origins is a unique celebration of the etymology of the English language. Daniel Berkeley Updike’s famed Merrymount Press created an enchanting book, enhanced with delightful line drawings by Louis Szanto