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100 1 _aMichael Macrone
245 1 _aBrush Up Your Classics!
260 _bGramercy
300 _a256 pages
520 _aHere is a fabulous and fun reference guide to the Latin and Greek origins of such words and expressions as "windbag" and "seize the day," as well as a lively tour through the literature and life of ancient times. With fun black-and-white illustrations, this irreverent and informative book provides history, maps, and even a glossary for a unique way to revisit the ancient classics.
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