A new edition of the classic reference, first published in 1855, features more than twenty thousand quotations, representing some 2,500 authors, including new selections from Bill Clinton, Margaret Atwood, and Mother Teresa.
Verbal gems and treasuries -- The market for quotations -- What is an anthology? -- Quotationality and former quotations -- The nature of quotations -- What is a quotation? -- Making a quotation -- What is a misquotation? -- More than words alone -- Mis-misquotations -- How and …
In this lively gambol through the history of quotations and quotation books, Gary Saul Morson traces our enduring fascination with the words of others. He defines what makes a quote quotable, as well as the (unexpected) differences between quotation and misquotation.
In this lively gambol through the history of "ations and "ation books, Gary Saul Morson traces our enduring fascination with the words of others. Ranging from the remote past to the present, he explores the formation, development, and significance of "ations, while exploring the…
Quotation anthologist Dr. Mardy Grothe coined the term "neverism" for this collection of nearly two thousand quotable cautionary warnings.
Quotation anthologist Dr. Mardy Grothe coined the term "neverism" for this collection of nearly two thousand quotable cautionary warnings.
This book is an updated and revised edition of The Little, Brown Book of Anecdotes, edited by Clifton Fadiman. This collection of more than 4,000 anecdotes features more than 2,000 people past and present from around the world, in all fields of endeavour. Ranging from the humoro…
Words of wisdom from Ron Barassi providing motivation and inspiration to forge success and satisfaction in sport and in life.
"A guide to English grammar and usage for the twenty-first century, pairing grammar rules with interesting and humorous quotations from American popular culture"--
"A guide to English grammar and usage for the twenty-first century, pairing grammar rules with interesting and humorous quotations from American popular culture"--Provided by publisher. "We all use language in different ways, depending on the situations we find ourselves in. In…
We all use language in different ways, depending on the situations we find ourselves in. In formal contexts we are usually expected to use a formal level od standard English-the English codified in grammars, usage guides, and dictionaries.