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The Oxford dictionary of quotations

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

Now updated and expanded, and containing over 17,000 quotations from 2,500 men and women from all walks of life, this revised edition of the foremost dictionary of quotations offers the ideal bon mot for every occasion.

Quotes from all eras are included, from the Bible and Shakespeare to films and song lyrics. This revised edition also contains appendices covering Sayings of the '90s, Popular Misquotations, Advertising Slogans, and Mottos. More non-English quotations are included (many in their original language and English), as well as more quotations from women authors, from the sciences, and from films, TV, journalism, and politics. Each quotation is accompanied by its earliest traceable source, and the main listing by author is complemented by a useful key word index. And the Dictionary is now especially user-friendly, with expanded information on authors and individual quotations.

Long a treasured resource for anyone seeking the perfect expression, The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations in this revised fourth edition will be the definitive source to turn to for years to come.

Book News Annotation:

Revised from the 1992 edition, the resource for speakers and writers who remember parts of their literary education now includes more quotations from women, foreign authors, the sciences, films, television, journalism, and politics. New appendices focus on sayings of the 1990's, popular misquotations, advertising slogans, and mottos. Listed by author and indexed by key word.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author

About the Editor:

Angela Partington is also editor of the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780198600589
Editor:
Partington, Angela
Publisher:
Oxford University Press, USA
Location:
Oxford ;
Edition Number:
4
Edition Description:
Revised
Series Volume:
879.
Publication Date:
19961003
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
480 illus., most in color
Pages:
1104
Dimensions:
9.56x7.22x2.54 in. 3.92 lbs.

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