
Quotations
Collins (Publisher)
Published on 1. March 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
448 pages
978-0-00-472287-0 (ISBN)
Description
Over 4000 quotations arranged by theme for quick and easy reference, on everything from Adultery to Politics and Animals to Insults, now reissued in new flexibinding
This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems.
'By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight we all quote', wrote Emerson over a century ago, and dictionaries of quotations continue to fascinate, entertain and inform in equal measure. In Collins Gem Quotations, the reader will find old favourites from classical authors and great poets and playwrights alongside observations on contemporary life from today's authors, artists, sports personalities and politicians.
The quotations are presented thematically for ease of reference and are arranged alphabetically by writer or speaker within each theme.
With over 4000 quotations there should be something appropriate for just about any occasion or circumstance.
This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback. The stylish new cover design will enliven this and 70 other bestselling Gems.
'By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight we all quote', wrote Emerson over a century ago, and dictionaries of quotations continue to fascinate, entertain and inform in equal measure. In Collins Gem Quotations, the reader will find old favourites from classical authors and great poets and playwrights alongside observations on contemporary life from today's authors, artists, sports personalities and politicians.
The quotations are presented thematically for ease of reference and are arranged alphabetically by writer or speaker within each theme.
With over 4000 quotations there should be something appropriate for just about any occasion or circumstance.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
Index
Dimensions
Height: 117 mm
Width: 82 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
190 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-472287-0 (9780004722870)
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