Bibliograph

Bartlett's familiar quotations, a collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature, John Bartlett ; Geoffrey O'Brien, general editor

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Bartlett's familiar quotations, a collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature, John Bartlett ; Geoffrey O'Brien, general editor

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Bartlett's familiar quotations

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

793726786

Responsibility statement

John Bartlett ; Geoffrey O'Brien, general editor

Sub title

a collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature

Summary

A completely revised and updated edition provides a sweeping overview of the cultural influence of inspirational language and includes new contributions by such authors as the Dalai Lama, Steve Jobs and Desmond Tutu

Table Of Contents

Preface to the eighteenth edition -- Guide to the use of Bartlett's familiar quotations -- Index of authors -- Familiar quotations from Ancient Egypt and the Bible to the present -- Index

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