Oxford Dictionary Of Quotations - Third Edition

by Oxford University Press

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A compilation of familiar quotations arranged alphabetically by author. Indexed by key words.

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This is as close to definitive in its coverage as one could expect any reasonably-sized book to me. The main difference in its organization from Bartlett's is that it is strictly alphabetical, not chronological. Both have their points, though practically it probably doesn't make that much difference, since users are usually going to begin with the quotation.
Once indispensable, now made utterly pointless by the internet.
An excellent book to browse for fum (believe it or not)
Every famous line from all the ages is in here. A great store of Knowledge,

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Original publication date
1941
First words
Introduction:  Quotation brings to many people one of the intensest joys of living.
- Bernard Darwin
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Emile Zola:  I accuse.
Canonical DDC/MDS
082
Canonical LCC
PN6080
Disambiguation notice
There is probably sufficient distinction between successive editions of this work to keep them separate. Please combine only 3rd. editions here. ISBN = 019211560X

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Reference, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS
082Computer science, information & general worksAnthologies and QuotationsGeneral collections in English
LCC
PN6080Language and LiteratureLiterature (General)Literature (General)Collections of general literatureQuotations
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English
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