Simpson's Contemporary Quotations
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Simpson's Contemporary Quotations is the definitive treasury of modern wit and wisdom, gathering the most memorable, provocative, and illuminating words spoken and written from 1950 onwards — a period of unprecedented upheaval, innovation, and cultural transformation. Compiled by James B. Simpson, this authoritative volume presents thousands of quotations drawn from world leaders, artists, scientists, philosophers, and public figures, organized thematically to guide readers through topics ranging from politics and war to love, art, and the human condition. Simpson's meticulous curation illustrates the richness of contemporary thought, capturing the voices of an era in which language itself became a battleground for ideas. With a foreword by the celebrated historian Daniel J. Boorstin lending the collection further intellectual gravitas, this reference work transcends its genre, functioning simultaneously as a social history and a literary mosaic. Whether sought for inspiration, research, or the simple pleasure of encountering a perfectly turned phrase, this collection leaves one wondering — which of these words will still resonate a century from now?
Author: James B Simpson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, Houghton Mifflin Company
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Simpson's Contemporary Quotations is the definitive treasury of modern wit and wisdom, gathering the most memorable, provocative, and illuminating words spoken and written from 1950 onwards — a period of unprecedented upheaval, innovation, and cultural transformation. Compiled by James B. Simpson, this authoritative volume presents thousands of quotations drawn from world leaders, artists, scientists, philosophers, and public figures, organized thematically to guide readers through topics ranging from politics and war to love, art, and the human condition. Simpson's meticulous curation illustrates the richness of contemporary thought, capturing the voices of an era in which language itself became a battleground for ideas. With a foreword by the celebrated historian Daniel J. Boorstin lending the collection further intellectual gravitas, this reference work transcends its genre, functioning simultaneously as a social history and a literary mosaic. Whether sought for inspiration, research, or the simple pleasure of encountering a perfectly turned phrase, this collection leaves one wondering — which of these words will still resonate a century from now?