Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations
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Author Description
This new collection offers a vivid picture of the world in the 21st century, against a backdrop of the landmark events leading up to it. From Catherine Tate and the Simpsons to Mother Teresa and Winston Churchill, Modern Quotations charts the ebbs and flows of popular culture as well as marking the key voices and watersheds for our time. An authoritative look-up reference, and an enjoyable source for browsing: the perfect gift. New quotations include: 'You tried your best, and you failed miserably. The lesson is, never try.' [Homer Simpson] Matt Groening 'I ain't a communist necessarily, but I been in the red all my life.' Woody Guthrie 'I don't eat anything with a face.' Linda McCartney 'Never stop because you are afraid — you are never so likely to be wrong.' Fridtjof Nansen 'I watch where the cosmetics industry is going and then walk in the opposite direction.' Anita Roddick 'I wish I had invented blue jeans.' Yves Saint Laurent 'Fame vaporizes, money goes with the wind, and all that's left is character.' O. J. Simpson
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the evolution of 20th and 21st-century cultural discourse by cataloging the most significant and memorable quotations of the modern era. Elizabeth M. Knowles, a seasoned lexicographer and editor, compiles these entries to provide a comprehensive record of how landmark events, political shifts, and pop culture phenomena have been articulated by key public figures. The work serves as both a functional reference tool and a historical document, framing individual statements within the broader context of their time.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A curated collection of quotations spanning the 20th century into the 21st century.
- Attribution data including speaker, source, and historical context for each entry.
- Categorization by subject matter and thematic relevance.
Scope Limits
- The collection does not include classical or ancient quotations unless they were significantly repurposed or popularized in the modern era.
- It does not provide exhaustive biographical data for every speaker included.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and librarians frequently cite this volume as a reliable, authoritative resource for verifying modern attributions and tracking cultural trends. Readers often note that the selection process is both rigorous and accessible, making it suitable for academic research and casual browsing alike.
Page Count:
479
Publication Date:
2007-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191578673
ISBN-13:
9780191578670
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