Dictionary Of Quotations
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
A treasure chest of human wisdom, wit, and eloquence, Dictionary of Quotations edited by Bergen Evans stands as one of the most authoritative and comprehensive reference collections of its kind. Compiled with scholarly rigor and a keen editorial eye, this volume gathers thousands of memorable passages from the greatest minds in history — philosophers, poets, playwrights, statesmen, and scientists — organized to illuminate the full spectrum of human thought and experience. Evans brings his celebrated intellect and deep literary sensibility to bear, curating not merely the famous and familiar, but the surprising, the pithy, and the profound, ensuring that each entry earns its place on the page. As a work of reference, it transcends its genre, functioning equally as a companion for the curious reader, a resource for the working writer, and a mirror held up to civilization itself. Bergen Evans, a distinguished professor and celebrated broadcaster known for his mastery of the English language, presents this collection with the authority of a scholar who understood that language, at its finest, distills truth into its most potent form. Whether consulted for inspiration, erudition, or sheer delight, this volume raises a compelling question: whose words will speak most powerfully to you?
Author: Bergen Evans
Format: Hardback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Yellowed
A treasure chest of human wisdom, wit, and eloquence, Dictionary of Quotations edited by Bergen Evans stands as one of the most authoritative and comprehensive reference collections of its kind. Compiled with scholarly rigor and a keen editorial eye, this volume gathers thousands of memorable passages from the greatest minds in history — philosophers, poets, playwrights, statesmen, and scientists — organized to illuminate the full spectrum of human thought and experience. Evans brings his celebrated intellect and deep literary sensibility to bear, curating not merely the famous and familiar, but the surprising, the pithy, and the profound, ensuring that each entry earns its place on the page. As a work of reference, it transcends its genre, functioning equally as a companion for the curious reader, a resource for the working writer, and a mirror held up to civilization itself. Bergen Evans, a distinguished professor and celebrated broadcaster known for his mastery of the English language, presents this collection with the authority of a scholar who understood that language, at its finest, distills truth into its most potent form. Whether consulted for inspiration, erudition, or sheer delight, this volume raises a compelling question: whose words will speak most powerfully to you?