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The Concise Columbia Dictionary of Quotations
Robert Andrews (Ed.)
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Description for The Concise Columbia Dictionary of Quotations
Hardback. Arranged alphabetically by topic, with an index of sources, this splendidly browsable collection of over 6,000 quotations is the ideal reference work for anyone writing a speech, essay, or book. Num Pages: 343 pages. BIC Classification: CB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 681.
Ranging over the globe and over the centuries, here is a sparkling collection of over 6,000 remarks and witticisms, judgements and observations on all the topics you are likely to want a quotation on. The Concise Columbia Dictionary of Quotations contains surprises of pithy wit, asides of originality and insight, as well as phrases chosen simply for the elegance and evocativeness of their expression. Love and marriage, death and religion, food and drunkenness: all the eternal concerns are here- as well as a host of issues more particular to our time. As varied as the topics they comment on ... Read more
Ranging over the globe and over the centuries, here is a sparkling collection of over 6,000 remarks and witticisms, judgements and observations on all the topics you are likely to want a quotation on. The Concise Columbia Dictionary of Quotations contains surprises of pithy wit, asides of originality and insight, as well as phrases chosen simply for the elegance and evocativeness of their expression. Love and marriage, death and religion, food and drunkenness: all the eternal concerns are here- as well as a host of issues more particular to our time. As varied as the topics they comment on ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
343
Condition
New
Number of Pages
343
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231069908
SKU
V9780231069908
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About Robert Andrews (Ed.)
Robert Andrews: a writer and a journalist living in Bristol, England, has been a collector of quotations for many years. Andrews is also co-author ofThe Real Guide to Sicily and is a contributor of travel pieces to numerous newspapers, magazines, and travel books.
Reviews for The Concise Columbia Dictionary of Quotations
The wittiest, most whimsical, and yet readable book of quotations you will find...Buy it, browse and enjoy! Very highly recommended. SSC Booknews