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Title:
Familiar Quotations
A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to
Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature
Note: Reading ease score: 89.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "Familiar Quotations" by John Bartlett is a collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature, written in the late 19th century. This compilation serves as a reference work, aggregating notable quotations from a wide range of authors, primarily in English, as well as selections from French literature and ancient wisdom. The book is aimed at lovers of literature and those seeking insightful expressions that resonate across time. The opening of this collection features an introduction that emphasizes the difficulty of curating a selection of quotations that are recognizable and familiar to a broad readership. Bartlett expresses gratitude to those who contributed to the book and acknowledges the authority it has gained over time due to its various editions and enlargements. He mentions the intention behind the collection—to present well-known sayings alongside lesser-known gems—creating a rich tapestry of literary thought. The initial excerpts provided introduce some of the famous sayings from well-known writers such as Geoffrey Chaucer and Thomas à Kempis, setting the stage for a treasure trove of wisdom that follows throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Compiler: Bartlett, John, 1820-1905
EBook No.: 27889
Published: Jan 25, 2009
Downloads: 953
Language: English
Subject: Quotations
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Familiar Quotations
A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to
Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature
Note: Reading ease score: 89.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Melissa Er-Raqabi, Aldarondo, the Project
Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
and the booksmiths at
http:
//www.eBookForge.net
Summary: "Familiar Quotations" by John Bartlett is a collection of passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature, written in the late 19th century. This compilation serves as a reference work, aggregating notable quotations from a wide range of authors, primarily in English, as well as selections from French literature and ancient wisdom. The book is aimed at lovers of literature and those seeking insightful expressions that resonate across time. The opening of this collection features an introduction that emphasizes the difficulty of curating a selection of quotations that are recognizable and familiar to a broad readership. Bartlett expresses gratitude to those who contributed to the book and acknowledges the authority it has gained over time due to its various editions and enlargements. He mentions the intention behind the collection—to present well-known sayings alongside lesser-known gems—creating a rich tapestry of literary thought. The initial excerpts provided introduce some of the famous sayings from well-known writers such as Geoffrey Chaucer and Thomas à Kempis, setting the stage for a treasure trove of wisdom that follows throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Compiler: Bartlett, John, 1820-1905
EBook No.: 27889
Published: Jan 25, 2009
Downloads: 953
Language: English
Subject: Quotations
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.