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The Wordsworth Dictionary of Quotations

The Wordsworth Dictionary of Quotations
Author: Connie Robertson
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Total Pages: 686
Release: 1998
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781853264894

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Quotations have exercised a particular fascination for humanity since the birth of recorded language and their potency in the age of the soundbite is stronger than ever. We revel in quotations, compete to know them, love them, hate them and inscribe them in books and on buildings, and this freshly revised and updated dictionary includes a wealth of new material among its 13,000 familiar, serious, outrageous, witty and thought-provoking entries.The Wordsworth Dictionary of Quotations is an essential work of reference for every writer, journalist and speech-maker, as well as being a treasure-trove for the browser and the simply curious. From the Roman poet Ovid's observation that 'Judgement of beauty can er, what with the wine and the dark' to Oscar Wilde's that 'Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes', there is a wide diversity of sayings to add spice to our conversation and enrich our daily lives. The book is alphabetically arranged by author and indexed by keyword for ease of use.


Book of Humorous Quotations

Book of Humorous Quotations
Author: Connie Robertson
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1998
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 9781853267598

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From Oscar Wilde's witty observation in Lady Windermere's Fan that 'I can resist everything except temptation', to Zsa Zsa Gabor's admission that 'I know nothing about sex, because I was always married', and by way of Woody Allen's numerous bon mots to the anonymous definition of psychiatry as being 'the care of the id by the odd', Connie Robertson has woven together a hilarious, stimulating and thought-provoking collection of the best humorous quotations which will provide the reader with much to ponder over long after the book has been put aside.The Wordsworth Book of Humorous Quotations will delight the browser and the simply curious while also providing the student, journalist and after-dinner speaker with a wealth of valuable material.


The Wordsworth Dictionary of Film Quotations

The Wordsworth Dictionary of Film Quotations
Author: Tony Crawley
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions Limited
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781853263293

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A dictionary of quotations by film actors, actresses, producers and directors.


The Wordsworth Dictionary of Persons and Places; With the Familiar Quotations From His Works (including Full Index) and a Chronologically-arranged Lis

The Wordsworth Dictionary of Persons and Places; With the Familiar Quotations From His Works (including Full Index) and a Chronologically-arranged Lis
Author: Wordsworth Collection
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781021943743

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The Wordsworth Dictionary of Persons and Places is a comprehensive reference work that offers a wealth of information about the historical and literary figures who figure in the works of William Wordsworth. It includes familiar quotations from his works, a full index, and a chronologically arranged list of his best poems. This book is an indispensable resource for lovers of Wordsworth's poetry, scholars, and students of literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


The Wordsworth Dictionary of Persons and Places; With the Familiar Quotations from His Works (Including Full Index) and a Chronologically-Arranged Lis

The Wordsworth Dictionary of Persons and Places; With the Familiar Quotations from His Works (Including Full Index) and a Chronologically-Arranged Lis
Author: Wordsworth Collection
Publisher: Nabu Press
Total Pages: 250
Release: 2014-01
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ISBN: 9781294514367

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.