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From Shakespeare and Oscar Wilde to Fidel Castro and Dolly Parton, the Little Oxford Dictionary of Quotations features 4,000 of the best quotations of past and present. Packed with quotable quotes on over 300 themes from 'Parties' to 'Punctuality', and from 'Apology' to 'Toasts', this is the ideal tool for finding exactly the right words to express yourself in any situation.Its perfect complement is the Little Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs, which includes fascinating information on 2,000 proverbs and sayings from around the world and across 250 subjects--from 'Cats' and 'Dogs' to 'Achievement' and 'Extravagance'.For the first time included in the Gift Box is the Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins, offering 1,000 word histories arranged by theme, from food to phobias, and from universe to love.Between them, these three charming little books will have the perfect words for whatever you want to say.
This collection serves as a comprehensive reference set designed to provide users with precise linguistic tools for effective communication and cultural understanding. The authors, Elizabeth M. Knowles and Susan Ratcliffe, utilize their expertise in lexicography to curate a vast array of historical and contemporary references. The set functions as a structured repository of human expression, organizing thousands of quotations, proverbs, and etymological histories into thematic frameworks for quick retrieval.
What You Will Find
Experts and educators frequently cite these volumes as reliable, portable resources for writers and public speakers. Readers often note the accessibility of the prose, which makes complex etymological and historical data easy to navigate for non-specialists.
Page Count:
1408
Publication Date:
2015-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0198753578
ISBN-13:
9780198753575
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