Familiar Quotations: A Collection Of Passages, Phrases And Proverbs Traced To Their Sources In Ancient And Modern Literature
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Author: John Bartlett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Little, Brown and Company, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal reference work, Familiar Quotations: A Collection Of Passages, Phrases And Proverbs Traced To Their Sources In Ancient And Modern Literature, presents an exhaustive compendium of memorable sayings from across literary history. It meticulously chronicles the origins and evolution of countless well-known phrases, offering readers a fascinating journey through the intellectual heritage of both ancient and modern thought. The volume uncovers the precise sources of these enduring expressions, providing invaluable context and illustrating their enduring impact on language and culture. Scholars and enthusiasts alike will find this authoritative collection an indispensable guide to the provenance of our most cherished words.
Author: John Bartlett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Little, Brown and Company, 1968
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This seminal reference work, Familiar Quotations: A Collection Of Passages, Phrases And Proverbs Traced To Their Sources In Ancient And Modern Literature, presents an exhaustive compendium of memorable sayings from across literary history. It meticulously chronicles the origins and evolution of countless well-known phrases, offering readers a fascinating journey through the intellectual heritage of both ancient and modern thought. The volume uncovers the precise sources of these enduring expressions, providing invaluable context and illustrating their enduring impact on language and culture. Scholars and enthusiasts alike will find this authoritative collection an indispensable guide to the provenance of our most cherished words.