The Oxford Dictionary Of Quotations
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few reference works have achieved the cultural authority of The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, a monumental compilation that gathers the most memorable, witty, and profound utterances from across the centuries of human expression. This second edition presents thousands of quotations drawn from literature, philosophy, history, politics, and the arts, organised to help readers locate the exact words of the world's greatest thinkers, writers, and statesmen with ease and precision. As a cornerstone of the Oxford University Press reference catalogue, this volume stands as an indispensable companion for writers, scholars, public speakers, and curious minds alike, its breadth spanning ancient classical authors through to the modern era. The careful editorial curation balances the canonical with the surprising, ensuring that familiar favourites sit alongside lesser-known gems waiting to be discovered — leaving one to wonder which immortal phrase, encountered by chance, might change the way you see the world.
Author: Oxford
Format: Hardback
Genre: Dictionaries
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few reference works have achieved the cultural authority of The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, a monumental compilation that gathers the most memorable, witty, and profound utterances from across the centuries of human expression. This second edition presents thousands of quotations drawn from literature, philosophy, history, politics, and the arts, organised to help readers locate the exact words of the world's greatest thinkers, writers, and statesmen with ease and precision. As a cornerstone of the Oxford University Press reference catalogue, this volume stands as an indispensable companion for writers, scholars, public speakers, and curious minds alike, its breadth spanning ancient classical authors through to the modern era. The careful editorial curation balances the canonical with the surprising, ensuring that familiar favourites sit alongside lesser-known gems waiting to be discovered — leaving one to wonder which immortal phrase, encountered by chance, might change the way you see the world.