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Book Synopsis: From ancient Egypt to today, enjoy a sweeping survey of world history through its most memorable words in this completely revised and updated nineteenth edition. More than 150 years after its initial publication, Bartlett's Familiar Quotations now enters its nineteenth edition. First compiled by John Bartlett, a bookseller in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as a commonplace book of only 258 pages, the original 1855 edition mainly featured selections from the Bible, Shakespeare, and the great English poets. Today, Bartlett's includes more than 20,000 quotes from roughly 4,000 contributors. Spanning centuries of thought and culture, it remains the finest and most popular compendium of quotations ever assembled. While continuing to draw on timeless classical references, this edition also incorporates more than 3,000 new quotes from more than 700 new sources, including Alison Bechdel, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Pope Francis, Atul Gawande, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Hilary Mantel, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Claudia Rankine, Fred Rogers, Bernie Sanders, Patti Smith, and Malala Yousafzai. Bartlett's showcases the thoughts not only of renowned figures from the arts, literature, politics, science, sports, and business, but also of otherwise unknown individuals whose thought-provoking ideas have moved, unsettled, or inspired readers and listeners throughout the ages.
Bartlett's makes searching for the perfect quote easy in three ways: alphabetically by author, chronologically by the author's birth date, or thematically by subject. Whether one is searching for appropriate remarks for a celebration, comforting thoughts for a serious occasion, or simply to answer the question "Who said that?" Bartlett's offers readers and scholars alike a stunning treasury of words that have influenced.
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Discover the timeless wisdom of the ages with Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, now in its nineteenth edition. This extensively revised and updated edition features over 20,000 quotes from more than 4,000 contributors, spanning from ancient Egypt to the present day. Whether you're a scholar, a writer, or simply a lover of words, Bartlett's is the ultimate compendium of quotations that will inspire, uplift, and provoke deep thought.
What sets Bartlett's apart from other quotation books is its wide range of sources. In addition to featuring quotes from the Bible and Shakespeare, this edition includes contributions from contemporary voices such as Alison Bechdel, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Pope Francis, and many more. These thought-provoking quotes will expand your horizons and introduce you to new perspectives.
With Bartlett's Familiar Quotations, finding the perfect quote for any occasion is effortless. You can search alphabetically by author, chronologically by the author's birth date, or thematically by subject. Whether you need quotes for a speech, a wedding toast, or simply to satisfy your intellectual curiosity, Bartlett's has got you covered.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this exceptional compilation of wisdom. Start exploring Bartlett's Familiar Quotations today and let the words of the great and the unknown inspire you to new heights.
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