Idiom's Delight: Fascinating Phrases and Linguistic Eccentricities

The book is a hardcover edition with a dust jacket showing minor wear but remaining intact. The binding is strong, and the pages are clean and unmarked. There are no inscriptions or library markings, preserving its original condition. Overall, it is well-preserved for a book published in 1988.

"Idiom's Delight: Fascinating Phrases and Linguistic Eccentricities" by Suzanne Brock, published by Times Books in 1988, is a captivating exploration of idiomatic expressions across Romance languages. Illustrated by Laura Lou Levy, this hardcover edition delves into the quirky and colorful world of idioms in Spanish, French, Italian, and Latin. With its focus on linguistic nuances, this book is a treasure for language enthusiasts and scholars alike. The copyright page confirms its 1988 publication, and the ISBN is 0-8129-1722-7. Although the edition is not specified, the book is an intriguing resource for those interested in the cultural and historical contexts of language. The dust jacket is in good condition with minor wear, making it a valuable addition to any linguistics collection.