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The Yale Book of Quotations

Fred R. Shapiro

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This reader-friendly volume contains more than 12,000 famous quotations, arranged alphabetically by author. It is unique in its focus on American quotations and its inclusion of items not only from literary and historical sources but also from popular culture, sports, computers, science, politics, law, and the social sciences. Anonymously authored items appear in sections devoted to folk songs, advertising slogans, television catchphrases, proverbs, and others.

Language: English

Pages: 1104

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Yale University Press

Release: October 30, 2006

ISBN: 0300107986

ISBN 13: 9780300107982

The Yale Book of Quotations

Fred R. Shapiro

4/5 ( ratings)

This reader-friendly volume contains more than 12,000 famous quotations, arranged alphabetically by author. It is unique in its focus on American quotations and its inclusion of items not only from literary and historical sources but also from popular culture, sports, computers, science, politics, law, and the social sciences. Anonymously authored items appear in sections devoted to folk songs, advertising slogans, television catchphrases, proverbs, and others.

Language: English

Pages: 1104

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Yale University Press

Release: October 30, 2006

ISBN: 0300107986

ISBN 13: 9780300107982

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