America’s Popular Sayings
America’s Popular Sayings by Gregory Titelman is a comprehensive collection published by Random House Reference on March 11, 2003. This reprint edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English. The book features an alphabetical format and an extensive subject index, making it accessible for a wide range of readers interested in the historical and contemporary usage of popular expressions in America.
Readers will find a treasury of over 1,500 sayings, accompanied by more than 10,000 citations that explore their origins and meanings. The collection includes a variety of expressions, from aphorisms and maxims to biblically inspired sayings, covering topics such as scientific, historical, recreational, and patriotic themes. This edition serves as both an entertaining and educational resource, ideal for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of American sayings and their significance.
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From the phrase “forget and forgive” in the speech of Shakespeare’s King Lear to Hillary Clinton’s use of “It takes a village to raise a child,” this updated second edition of Titelman’s acclaimed collection of sayings is entertaining and educational for a wide variety of readers. With an alphabetical format and extensive subject index for quick reference, America’s Popular Sayings is comprehensive and easy to use. Unique for its focus on expressions found in America, this treasury contains detailed historical origins and more biblically inspired sayings than any other collection. Along with each of the 1,500 sayings and more than 10,000 citations, Titelman explores the origins and contemporary usage of scientific, historical, recreational, and patriotic expressions.
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