The Concise Oxford dictionary of quotations
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The Concise Oxford dictionary of quotations
(Oxford paperback reference)
Oxford University Press, 1997
Rev. 3rd ed.
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Includes index
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Description
This source of reference maintains its extensive coverage of literary and historical quotations, with new material added on "Sayings of the Nineties", "Slogans", and "Popular Misquotations", bringing the dictionary up to date. It contains over 9000 quotations from nearly 2000 authors, from Homer, Shakespeare, and the Bible to the sound-bites of today's politicians and pop stars. Included is a keyword index to trace quotations and their authors.
Table of Contents
How to Use the Dictionary. QUOTATIONS. Index. Appendix - Sayings of the 90s. Slogans. Popular Misquotations
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