Product Description

Drawing its content from a wide variety of sources including television programmes, political speeches, films, literature, newspaper headlines, songs and advertisements, this is the only dictionary of quotations to include mini-biographies of authors, helping to put the quotes in context. With a truly international outlook, it is arranged alphabetically by author and fully indexed by keyword, making it an invaluable reference for writers and academics, and an ideal gift.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #148236 in Books
• Published on: 2005-04-18
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1283 pages

Review

‘The invaluable collection of quotable quotes’

Customer Reviews

The use of quotations is always useful.
It was Tennyson who referred to an "Indolent chorus of reviewers" and, in so doing, gave us who review the work of others our collective noun. Though not as grand as a "Pride" of lions, had he been alive in early 2009, doubtless he would have come up with something akin to an "Arrogant grasp of bankers!" Before reading any further, there are those who might now think, albeit momentarily, I have an intimate knowledge of the works of Alfred Lord Tennyson which allows me to quote freely. Regrettably, in my school, the English teacher thought Shakespeare was something one did with a javelin and I have no such knowledge.

I used that quotation simply to make this point; Whenever a writer uses quotations attributed to well known author or learned source, it gives the impression of that writer being well-read and, consequently, far more qualified to write on whatever subject is to hand. A book of quotations is, therefore, essential for any writer and, over many years, I have tried several.

The Chambers Dictionary of Quotations is straightforward and easily one of the very best on the market. The attributable sources for all quotations are laid out in alphabetical order. Thus, should you wish to quote extensively from a specific source, each notable (and quotable) quotation will be found under their name - a process which utilises 937 pages.

Equally as important, a 341 page index then lists each quote again by subject. Under "Shipwreck," for example, there are three quotations from three different sources whereas under "Science" there are almost 200. In short, whatever your subject, there is a suitable quote from an authentic and notable source listed in this book. Furthermore, with the book being laid out in a no-nonsense manner, you to find that quote with considerable ease.

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