The book was first issued in 1855 and is currently in its eighteenth edition, published in 2012. When i reached inside to toss the fake gold back, my hand touched what felt like a book. More than 150 years after its original publication, bartlett s familiar quotations has been completely revised and updated for its eighteenth edition. To view all of an authors quotes simply enter his name. Bartletts showcases a sweeping survey of world history, from the times of ancient egyptians to present day. Collecting quotes from his many works into one beautiful volume, bartletts shakespeare quotations is essential as a reference tool and makes for some wonderful browsing. A collection of passages, phrases and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature bartlett, john i have a note book of quotes form this book gathered in high school.
The bartletts familiar quotations app gives you unparalleled access to 20,000 quotations spanning almost 5,000 years of art, politics, science, religion, philosophy, and entertainment. Sally emersons top 10 books of quotations books the. Including over 11,000 quotations, the first new edition of john bartletts corpus to be published after. As the yale book of quotations describes in a detailed note, many reference works, including bartletts and the oxford dictionary of quotations, wrongly attribute it to john soule. The book that changed terry mcmillans life readers digest. Familiar quotations by john bartlett, first edition abebooks. Bartlett s familiar quotations often called just bartlett s is an american reference book. Bartlett s familiar quotations search or browse over 8000 quotes by over 600 authors.
Dec 02, 2014 more than 150 years after its original publication, bartlett s familiar quotations has been completely revised and updated for its eighteenth edition. Drapers book of quotations for the christian world is a comprehensive collection of classic and contemporary quotations that is sure to become the reference of choice in homes, businesses, churches, and schools. Having covered the book s shortcomings, i cannot point out that as a resource and reference this book can be not only helpful, but indispensable for college students. Bartletts familiar quotations often called just bartletts is an american reference book. Drapers book of quotations for the christian world. Shapiro, it was published by yale university press in 2006 with a foreword by joseph epstein, isbn 9780300107982. This 17th edition, under kaplans splendid direction, contains over 20,000 quotations, representing 2,500 authors, 90 of whom are new to bartlett s.
John bartlett s timeless collection of quotations from many of the finest luminaries of english prose and poetry are presented here. Bartletts familiar quotations by john bartlett, hardcover. From its first appearance in 1855 to its recently published sixteenth edition, bartletts familiar quotations has set th. Many might agree with me as well as some might not too. A collection of over 8000 passages, phrases, and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature. New authors include warren buffett, the dalai lama, bill gates, david foster wallace, emily post, steve jobs, jimi hendrix, paul krugman. Bartletts familiar quotations search or browse over 8000 quotes. A good book is the best of friends, the same today and forever. Bartletts familiar quotations by john bartlett goodreads. John bartletts timeless collection of quotations from many of the finest luminaries of english prose and poetry are presented here. The quotations are listed by the name of the writer. Familiar quotations by john bartlett free ebook project gutenberg. Long on my wish list, but much too expensive at the time to buy. The official website of bartlett s familiar quotations.
Bartlett s familiar quotations, often simply called bartlett s, is an american reference work that is the longestlived and most widely distributed collection of quotations. Bartletts familiar quotations simple english wikipedia. The book begins with a presentation of the king james bible, beginning with the old testament. This 17th edition, under kaplans splendid direction, contains over 20,000 quotations, representing 2,500 authors, 90 of whom are new to bartletts. Jan 25, 2009 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. First published in 1855, bartletts familiar quotations has been completely updated and revised for the seventeenth edition by pulitzer prizewinning biographer justin kaplan. A collection of passages, phrases and proverbs traced to their sources in ancient and modern literature bartlett, john i have a note. Having covered the books shortcomings, i cannot point out that as a resource and reference this book can be not only helpful, but indispensable for college students. Dictionary of quotations a small, interesting archive. The story behind bartletts familiar black quotations. More than 150 years after its original publication, bartletts familiar quotations has been completely revised and updated for its eighteenth edition. From the quote afficionado to the historical researcher, fans of bartletts will be thrilled to see this edition of quotations from the great william shakespeare.
Apr 02, 2014 retha powers is the editor of the first edition of bartletts familiar black quotations, and she has been touring with her book for the past few months, offering a powerpoint presentation. Bartlett s showcases a sweeping survey of world history, from the times of ancient egyptians to present day. Download now for 150 years people have looked to bartletts familiar quotations for wisdom, inspiration, and pure fun. The yale book of quotations aims to become the bartletts for a new generation. Read bartlett s book of love quotations by john bartlett available from rakuten kobo. Publication date 1882 publisher little, brown and conpany collection universallibrary contributor universal digital library language english. Justin kaplan a new edition of the classic reference, first published in 1855, features more than twenty thousand quotations, representing some 2,500 authors, including new selections from bill clinton, margaret. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Familiar quotations by john bartlett, first edition abebooks passion for books. It has been created with a respectful eye toward the great standard of all quotation references, bartlett s book of quotations. Bartletts book of anecdotes is a gold mine for anyone who gives speeches, is doing research, or simply likes to browse. Bartletts familiar quotations search or browse over 8000 quotes by over 600. Bartlett s book of love quotations book pdf download. The epitome of quotation books, bartletts began in 1855. Bartletts familiar quotations attributed the exchange to sandwich and john wilkes, based upon a 1935 book. That is different from other books of quotations that list by subject. Compiled by john bartlett this tenth edition of 1919 contains over 11,000 searchable quotations and was the first new edition of john bartletts corpus to be published after his death in 1905the new editor, however, choosing more to supplement than revise the work of the first name in quotations. One holiday when money was tight, it showed up under the tree. It has been created with a respectful eye toward the great standard of all quotation references, bartletts book of quotations. Bartletts familiar quotations, often simply called bartletts, is an american reference work that is the longestlived and most widely distributed collection of quotations.
Publication date 1882 publisher little, brown and conpany collection universallibrary contributor universal digital library language. If youre looking for a free download links of bartletts familiar quotations pdf, epub, docx and torrent then this site is not for you. First published in 1855, bartlett s familiar quotations has been completely updated and revised for the seventeenth edition by pulitzer prizewinning biographer justin kaplan. John bartlett is generally supposed to have drawn the quotations in his book from his own extensive reading and prodigious memory and a. The story behind bartletts familiar black quotations the. Ive got books all over my, but id love to have an actual libraryreading room. Bartletts familiar quotations ebook by john bartlett. From its first appearance in 1855 to its recently published sixteenth edition, bartlett s familiar quotations has set th. Not only is the the yale book of quotations a more profoundly researched work than anything else to date, it is more comprehensive than any other quotationreference workthe first, in fact, to emphasize modern and american sources and fully to represent popular culture, childrens literature, sports, computers, politics, law, and the social.
Bartletts familiar quotations search or browse over. The bartlett s familiar quotations app gives you unparalleled access to 20,000 quotations spanning almost 5,000 years of art, politics, science, religion, philosophy, and entertainment. Collecting quotes from his many works into one beautiful volume, bartlett s shakespeare quotations is essential as a reference tool and makes for some wonderful browsing. Emphasis is on british and american quotations, with bible and shakespeare amply represented. Learn about the book, the app, and the new bartletts game. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at.
More than 150 years after its original publication, bartletts familiar quotations has been completely revised, updated, and. For 150 years people have looked to bartletts familiar quotations for wisdom, inspiration, and pure fun. For the print equivalent of this title, see bartletts familiar quotations. The new edition of bartletts introduces hundreds of new voicesfrom j.
Familiar quotations by john bartlett, paperback barnes. More than 22,000 quotations are arranged chronologically by the birth date of the person quoted and there are extensive indexes by author, subject and keyword. Now, for the first time, more than 900 of the most endearing, expressive, and impassioned sayings about love romantic, passionate, matrimonial, familial, patriotic, spiritual have been carefully selected from the more than 20,000. Bartlett s book of anecdotes is a gold mine for anyone who gives speeches, is doing research, or simply likes to browse.
Bartletts familiar quotations book by john bartlett. Sally emersons top 10 books of quotations the guardian. Bartlett s familiar quotations is a very famous book. Justin kaplan a new edition of the classic reference, first published in 1855, features more than twenty thousand quotations, representing some 2,500 authors, including new selections. Bartletts familiar quotations search or browse over 8000. The project gutenberg ebook of familiar quotations, by john bartlett this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The project gutenberg ebook of familiar quotations, by john bartlett this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions. The new edition of bartlett s introduces hundreds of new voicesfrom j. Martin farquhar tupper, 18101889 morning thoughts i am a fan of quotes, especially the ones that say a lot in a few words. Although the new york public library does not own the 1901 edition of bartletts familiar quotations, it does hold nearly all editions from the mid19th century to the present. Bartletts familiar quotations is like the king of the cliffs notes research, and just like cliffs notes, his majesty should never be used to replace the material it summarizes. Quoteworld search by person, keyword or exact words. Bartletts familiar quotations by john bartlett alibris. See more ideas about quotations, inspirational quotes and words.
Bartletts familiar quotations, often simply called bartletts, is an american reference work that. Including over 11,000 quotations, the first new edition of john bartletts corpus to be published after his death in 1905 keeps most of his original work intact. John bartlett, bartletts familiar quotations abebooks. From its first appearance in 1855 to its recently published sixteenth edition, bartletts familiar quotations has set the standard for books of quotations. Quotes, quotations, famous quotes, inspirational quotes. Here now is an elegant new collection of the best advice ever given, inspiring words from the worlds wisest men and women. Familiar quotations by bartlett, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. So, it was that john bartletts familiar quotations was one of the reference books in my personal library. Learn about the book, the app, and the new bartlett s game.
Bartletts familiar quotations the new york public library. Read bartletts book of love quotations by john bartlett available from rakuten kobo. The official website of bartletts familiar quotations. Bartletts familiar quotations by john bartlett little, brown and. Jul 04, 2004 the editor maintained a catalogued collection of quotations over a period of 50 years. The project gutenberg ebook of familiar quotations, ninth. The back cover of this, the sixteenth edition of bartletts, features ten quotations selected from the more than 20,000 found inside. From the quote afficionado to the historical researcher, fans of bartlett s will be thrilled to see this edition of quotations from the great william shakespeare. See more ideas about quotations, words and inspirational quotes. The editor maintained a catalogued collection of quotations over a period of 50 years. Bartletts familiar quotations is a very famous book. Retha powers is the editor of the first edition of bartletts familiar black quotations, and she has been touring with her book for the past few months, offering a powerpoint presentation. The yale book of quotations is a quotations collection that focuses on modern and american quotations and claims a high level of scholarship and reliability. Bartlett s familiar quotations is like the king of the cliffs notes research, and just like cliffs notes, his majesty should never be used to replace the material it summarizes.
1099 1233 442 112 1057 1259 1585 1462 1165 831 1668 1662 238 1168 920 264 1347 741 119 893 327 256 4 200 338 1276 1643 1253 26 709 588 490 932 457 1038 163 771 656 1220