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The historical context of the great American quotes are explained
Compared to many other countries, the United States lacks longevity of existence. However, it does not lack for memorable people and events. The United States was born from a desire for the ideals of liberty and freedom and words had a very significant place in the development and execution of those ideals. This book is a collection of the most famous quotes down through the history of the American republic.
Some of the quotes are lengthy and memorable and others are simple, brief and effective. There is the famous "Give me liberty or give me death" speech by Patrick Henry, the "I have not yet begun to fight" speech of John Paul Jones and the simple message from sailor Donald Francis Mason, "Sighted sub - sank same." Each of the quotes is accompanied by extensive text describing the person who said it and explaining the context in which it was said. This is very helpful to the young person whose knowledge of the context of history may be weak.
I strongly recommend this book as a supplemental text for history in the middle school. History is not simply facts about people and events, it is a series of actions within a global context and Lawson does a good job in explaining the details of what was taking place at the time the quote was uttered.
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Among the 40 poets represented are Bohumil Hrabal, Milan Kundera, Jan Neruda and Nobel Prize winner Jaroslav Seifert. ... Read more

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Inspiring Intoduction to Czech Poetry
I found this book to be an good way to study Czech.The side by side translations allow you to learn and understand poems in Czech.It is an inspiring and romanitic introduction to Czech poetry!

Word-for-word translation can be a laugh
This book is undoubtedly a well-meant effort in a field that receives hardly any attention in the United States.Unfortunately, most of the poems/sayings/proverbs are translated word-for-word, with little or noeffort spent on rhyme, rhythm, or even grammar.The result is oftenunintentionally comical. ... Read more

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The wole mispulka of jewishdom
"The pusuit of knowledge for its own sake, an almost fanatical love of justice, and a desire for personal independence-these are the features of Jewish tradition which make me thank my stars that I belong to it"
- Albert Einstein

Such a quote from Albert is enhanced by thousands of others. ... Read more

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Pleased as Punch
My friend who I got the book for was very happy with it and so was I the service was fast and friendly

Not a great collection of quotes
I was rather dissapointed in this. i got it years ago with some desk set, but never got around to reading it. Now, i find myself collecting quotes that i like, so i decided to read this collection. There were some goodquotes, but most weren't. His division of the quotes was at timesconfusing. I think i could do a better job. ... Read more

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From the quote afficionado to the historical researcher, fans of Bartlett's will be thrilled to see this edition of quotations from the great William Shakespeare. Collecting quotes from his many works into one beautiful volume, Bartlett's Shakespeare Quotations is essential as a reference tool and makes for some wonderful browsing. Quotes culled from Bartlett's Familiar Quotations are organised by play or sonnet in chronological order and capture a unique view of Shakespeare's life and work. From King Henry VI to The Tempest (and even the epitaph on his grave) this volume will delight both researchers and casual readers as it highlights one of the most beguiling and beloved playwrights in history. ... Read more

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The Best of Shakespeare
This book is loaded with Shakespeare quotes from each of his works. If you are a big Shakespeare fan, you will probably really enjoy this book. It will also appeal to you if you simply enjoy quotes or wisdom. The book is organized by titles of Shakespeare's prose. This is both a positive and a negative. It is positive if you want to find specific quotes from specific literary works...perfect for English teachers. The reason that I stated that this is also a negative is that it is the only way this book is organized. There is no index for specific topics. This is a drawback if you want to find specific Shakespeare quotes for specific topics or subjects. I would have preferred it if this book was organized both by literary works and also had a complete index (it actually doesn't have an index at all). This would have made the book a bit more useful, but doesn't take away from the abundance of quotes that it contains. As is, it is more useful as a reference for English teachers than the average person who is looking to use Shakespeare's quotes in regards to a presentation, paper, or other writing, which can still be done of course, it will just take a little more searching to find exactly what you need. Overall, it is a nice book and the true Shakespeare fan will no doubt enjoy it.

Bohdi Sanders, author of Wisdom of the Elders

No keywords
I bought this as a gift for someone to whom Shakespeare is of constant interest.Because of the Bartlett name I assumed it would be structured with keywords and cross references.Alas, it had neither, so it is impossible to find a quote by subject matter, which was one of the reasons she had wanted the book.The binding is handsome, however.

Shakespeare, what can one say?
My mom has a penchant for quoting Shakespeare authoritatively, however, inaccurately, so I bought her this book.She still quotes him, authoritatively, and inaccurately. ... Read more

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"Writers," says James Charlton in the preface to hisWriter's Quotation Book, "love quotations. They lovequoting someone else's work almost as much as they love quoting theirown." What started as a 16-page giveaway in 1979 has been revisedand expanded considerably (the book is now divided into over 60sections) and is now in its fourth edition. Like its manycontributors, Charlton's compendium is at turns wise, wry, sincere,and self-deprecating. The effect is that of an expansive club, whosemembers understand the writer's blank stares out the window, themocking taunt of a stack of white paper, the rejection dejection, andthe glee that comes with first holding in one's hands a book withone's name on it. "You need a certain amount of nerve to be awriter," says MargaretAtwood here, "an almost physical nerve, the kind you need towalk a log across a river." --Jane Steinberg ... Read more

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Quotes, quotes, and more wonderful quotes!
"The Writer's Quotation Book: A Literary Companion" is a wonderful little book, which speaks the truth about books/reading and writing.The book quotes are the ones I really loved, but everything is great.Great for book lovers and writers!I recommend.

Inspiration for Writers
Writing is a solitary endeavor. Reading quotations from other writers is a way to get advice from your peers. This is a most inspirational book.

For coverage, click on Table of Contents in the left-hand column of this page.

James Charlton is an editor, publisher, compiler and the author of nearly three-dozen books. He loves writing and writers.

As the author of 113 books (including revisions and foreign-language editions) and over 500 magazine articles, I highly recommend this book to writers. DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com.

Delightfully Funny; Brutally Honest
As an 'aspiring' writer I could appreciate the wonderful humor, insight, and honestly from the various quotes regarding the writing industry. From writers' block, to publishers are demons, to how writers feel about beingbroke, this book is charming and a must-have for wanna be or currentprofessional writers. ... Read more

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This indispensable reference work contains over 1,500 Latin quotations presented in chronological order with English translations on facing pages as well as biographical notes on the authors.  Selections range from Applus Claudius to St. Augustine and Boethius. ... Read more

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Pedants take heart!
You really have to be into old Latin phrases to want this book.However, for the incredibly pedantic or, if you prefer, discerning, this is a treasure trove of quotes from a wide range of ancient thinkers.I can't quote those names as the only place I have seen this volume is in the reference section of my local Public Library, which is why I came to Amazon in the first place. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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Lisa Bock de Behar explores the trope of quotation in the works of Jorge Luis Borges. ... Read more

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Terrible Translation!
The book itself is really interesting, but the translation is so bad as to be almost unreadable.I'm not quite sure how it even got published.Buy it in Spanish if possible!! ... Read more

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If you love the natural world and the poetry it has inspired
If you are looking for the right thing to write to a special person
If you are looking for that perfect phrase that expresses your thoughts better than you can

Then The Arden Shakespeare Book of Quotations on Nature is for you. Gathered here are selections, full of his acute observation and sense of beauty, from Shakespeare's finest poetry on the natural world - the seasons, day and night, gardens, flowers and plants. ... Read more

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A new baby - coming of age - getting older -

If you are looking for the right thought at the right time
If you want something special to write to a special person
If you are looking for that perfect phrase that expresses your thoughts better than you can

Then The Arden Shakespeare Book of Quotations on The Seven Ages of Man is for you. Gathered here are Shakespeare's most acute insights into the progress of our lives in all stages from birth to death, along withselections from some of his most beautiful poetry on the human condition. ... Read more

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Mexican witticisms
especially liked the "agudezas" of Jorge and critical introduction is very useful. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.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. ... Read more

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This remarkable collection of quotations is a treasure trove of discerning wisdom, lovely thoughts, and perceptive wit gleaned from the writing of 162 of England's finest writers of the past.Both entertaining and thought-provoking, this book acquaints the reader with luminaries of English literature, including Jane Austen, Francis Bacon, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Robert Browning, Samuel Butler, Lord Byron, Lewis Carroll, G. K. Chesterton, Agatha Christie, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, George Eliot, Henry Fielding, E. M. Forster, Graham Greene, Thomas Hardy, Aldous Huxley, Ben Jonson, John Keats, D. H. Lawrence, C. S. Lewis, W. Somerset Maugham, George Meredith, John Milton, George Orwell, William Shakespeare, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Tennyson, William Makepeace Thackeray, Evelyn Waugh, H. G. Wells, and Virginia Woolf. ... Read more

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Wonderful!!
Impressive, enjoyable, and educational, Dingle's fine book sits front and center on my crowded reference bookshelf. The quotations are arranged alphabetically, by author, so browsing provides insight into the authors quoted, more so than do quotation books that are organized by theme. I heartily recommend this superb reference and enjoyable read. Also recommended: Memorable Quotations: American Women Writers of the Past.

Great Book!
This book should be required reading in high school and college English classes.As an educator, I was quite impressed by the selection of authors and quotations. ... Read more

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Edited by Richard Garnett. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1900 edition by The Standard, London. ... Read more

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Edited by Richard Garnett. This Elibron Classics book is a facsimile reprint of a 1900 edition by The Standard, London. The International Library of Famous Literature. ... In 20 volumes. ... Read more

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Ever need a fact or quotation relating to literature and issues? Designed for speechwriters, journalists, writers, researchers, students, professors, teachers, historians, academics, scrapbookers, trivia buffs and word lovers, this book represents the largest compilation of anything relating to "literature and issues," with a linguistic emphasis on non-conventional usage and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities. The entries cover all parts of speech (noun, verb, adverb or adjective usage) as well as use in modern slang, pop culture, social sciences (linguistics, history, geography, economics, sociology, political science), business, computer science, literature, law, medicine, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, biology and other physical sciences. This "data dump" results in many unexpected examples for literature and issues, since the editorial decision to include or exclude terms is purely a linguistic process. The resulting entries are used under license or with permission, used under "fair use" conditions, used in agreement with the original authors, or are in the public domain. Proceeds from this book are used to expand the content and coverage of Webster's Online Dictionary (www.websters-online-dictionary.org). ... Read more