description: As Emerson once said, "By necessity, by proclivity--and by delight, we all quote." In this new edition of the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations , you can find (and verify) classic quotes and little known gems--the words of the famous and the notorious, the witty and the wise--in acollection of over 9,000 quotations from more than 2,000 authors. Offering all the authority and accuracy of the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of Quotations , the fourth edition maintains its extensive coverage of literary and historical quotations and contains completely up-to-date material on today'sinfluential and cultural figures. From Homer, Shakespeare, and the Bible to the sound-bites of today's politicians and pop stars, this indispensable guide is unceasingly entertaining for the general reader and a highly practical reference for study or speech-writing. Perhaps the most useful featureof this dictionary is a keyword index, for tracing half-remembered quotations to their authors, or finding quotations on a particular subject.An ideal reference for any home or office library, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, Fourth Edition will be a constant source of entertainment and inspiration for public speakers, writers, or anyone else who enjoys a sparkling line or a spirited reply.
language: English
title: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations
titlecomplete: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations (Oxford Quick Reference)
genres: Reference
ratings_count: 6
publisher: Oxford University Press