Dictionary of Pseudonyms

Dictionary of Pseudonyms
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Publisher : McFarland
Total Pages : 537
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ISBN-10 : 9780786457632
ISBN-13 : 0786457635
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Book Synopsis Dictionary of Pseudonyms by : Adrian Room

Download or read book Dictionary of Pseudonyms written by Adrian Room and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 537 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Substantially revised and enlarged, this new edition of the Dictionary of Pseudonyms includes more than 2,000 new entries, bringing the volume's total to approximately 13,000 assumed names, nicknames, stage names, and aliases. The introduction has been entirely rewritten, and many previous entries feature new accompanying details or quoted material. This volume also features a significantly greater number of cross-references than was included in previous editions. Arranged by pseudonym, the entries give the true name, vital dates, country of origin or settlement, and profession. Many entries also include the story behind the person's name change.


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