About the book
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.
Editions of Dictionary of Pseudonyms
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780786443734
- PDF
- ISBN 9780786457632
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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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What is Dictionary of Pseudonyms about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Dictionary of Pseudonyms?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Literature: history and criticism
Where can I read a sample of Dictionary of Pseudonyms?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780786443734
How long is Dictionary of Pseudonyms and how many pages does it have?
Dictionary of Pseudonyms has 536 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Dictionary of Pseudonyms?
Adrian Room
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Dictionary of Pseudonyms is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780786443734) and pdf(ISBN 9780786457632)
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