Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations
Bartlett’s Familiar Quotations by John Bartlett, published by Little, Brown on October 22, 2002, is the seventeenth edition of this comprehensive reference work. This edition has been thoroughly updated and revised under the guidance of Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Justin Kaplan, featuring over 20,000 quotations from 2,500 authors, including 90 new contributors. The collection spans a wide range of voices and eras, offering readers a rich tapestry of insights and expressions.
In this extensive volume, quotations are organized chronologically, reflecting the evolution of thought and culture from ancient times to contemporary figures. Readers will find a diverse array of quotes that encompass various subjects, including inspiration, humor, and wisdom. This edition serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of quotation, providing a panoramic view of human expression across history. With 1,488 pages, this book is a substantial addition to any reference library.
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First published in 1855, BARTLETT’S FAMILIAR QUOTATIONS has been completely updated and revised for the seventeenth edition by Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Justin Kaplan. This 17th edition, under Kaplan’s splendid direction, contains over 20,000 quotations, representing 2,500 authors, 90 of whom are new to BARTLETT’S. New comers include Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Tony Kushner, Tammy Wynette, Margaret Atwood, Mary Oliver, Maya Angelou, Frank O’Hara, Martin Amis, Kingsley Amis, Mother Teresa, Jacques Cousteau, Rudolph Giuliani, Alfred Hitchcock, L. M. Montgomery, Eric Ambler, Jerry Seinfeld, J.K. Rowling, Katharine Graham, and Emma Goldman. With quotations presented in chronological order, in the famous BARTLETT’S tradition, BARTLETT’S gives the reader a vast panorama of the world, from the ancient Egyptians to the latest movie, from the inspirational and the beautiful to the sardonic and the downright funny.
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