Much loved for its wit and wisdom since 1870, <em>Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable</em> takes you on a captivating adventure through its trademark blend of language, culture, myth and legend.<br><br>Edited by Susie Dent, this new edition contains an intriguing supplement of Brewer's Gems - facts, fables and curiosities from Brewer collections of the past. Its pages brim with esoteric and entertaining entries-everything from curious customs to the world of newspapers and political alliances of yesteryear-all seen through the distinctive Brewer lens.<br><br>This nineteenth edition of <em>Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable</em> encapsulates all the charm and wit that characterize its predecessors and maintains the standards of scholarship and eclecticism that have long been its hallmark. <br><br>Whether you're a committed Brewerphile or a newcomer to its pages of fascinating entries, this edition will draw you in and keep you glued to its rich mix of eccentric nuggets.<br><br>As Susie Dent explains in the foreword, <em>Brewer's</em> "is not a straightforward dictionary, nor is it an encyclopaedia. It is, in fact, unlike any other reference book that exists, anywhere."