Fascinating New Book Explores the Literary Origins of More Than 200 Expressions

Inventing English by Dale Corey sheds new light on the stories behind some of the English language's favorite expressions.

Cold Brook, NY (PRWEB) October 4, 2007 -- Inventing English: The Imaginative Origins of Everyday Expressions, by Dale Corey, illuminates the meanings of more than 200 common expressions that have their roots in literature.

Is your town a Utopia or a Peyton Place? Is your child a Goody Two-Shoes or a Dennis the Menace? Is your boss an example of the Peter Principle or, even worse, a Simon Legree? From Lotharios and Lolitas to sour grapes and Trojan horses, our everyday lives are filled with extraordinary expressions. Whether rooted in the ancient classics or the Sunday funny papers, the stories behind these words and phrases will shed new light -- and offer endless delight -- for anyone who loves literature and language.

Author Dale Corey has had a lifelong interest in language and literature, and her research illuminates the stories behind the words. Referencing fairy tales, novels, TV shows, and more, she explores how such words were coined and how they became a part of common speech. As entertaining as it is educational, Inventing English is for anyone who wants to broaden their vocabulary even as they expand their knowledge of literature.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at dcorey @ dreamscape.com. Inventing English: The Imaginative Origins of Everyday Expressions is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author:
Dale Corey studied language and literature at New York University. The author of From Achilles' Heel to Zeus's Shield and an illustrated children's book, The Legend of Herkimer Diamonds, Corey lives in New York State's Adirondack Park.

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