The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations & Modern Quotations: Electronic Edition
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Author Description
Providing instant access to these two comprehensive quotations reference works, this package allows the user to browse, conduct rapid searches on keywords, titles and author names, use wildcards to search for words, and cut and paste the relevant quotations straight to a word processor.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This electronic reference work aims to provide a comprehensive, searchable database of historical and contemporary quotations for academic and professional use. The Oxford University Press editorial team compiled this collection to serve as a primary resource for writers, researchers, and students. By digitizing these classic and modern volumes, the work facilitates rapid retrieval of specific phrasing, author attribution, and thematic content through advanced search functionality.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A combined database of classical and modern quotation reference materials
- Keyword, title, and author-based search indexing
- Digital integration tools including wildcard searching and copy-paste functionality
Scope Limits
- The collection is limited to the specific editions included in the electronic package
- It does not provide critical analysis or historical context for the usage of every quotation
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this electronic edition as a standard utility for those requiring quick access to verified citations. Users frequently note the efficiency of the search tools in navigating the extensive database compared to traditional print volumes.
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Publication Date:
1993-10-07
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192681346
ISBN-13:
9780192681348
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Quotations
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