Metaphors Be With You ─ An A-to-Z Dictionary of History's Greatest Metaphorical Quotations
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ISBN13:9780062445339
出版社:Harpercollins
作者:Mardy Grothe
出版日:2016/12/06
裝訂/頁數:精裝/478頁
規格:19.1cm*15.2cm*4.4cm (高/寬/厚)
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Respected quotation anthologist and author of Oxymoronica and Viva la Repartee Dr. Mardy Grothe is at his best in Metaphors Be with You, an A to Z dictionary of 2,500 of history’s greatest metaphorical quotations, meticulously curated for writers, readers, and quotation lovers everywhere.
In Metaphors Be with You, Dr. Mardy Grothe has created the definitive reference on English’s finest metaphors by arranging quotations on two hundred and fifty human interest topics—sourced from literature, politics, philosophy, Hollywood, religion, sports, comedy, history, religion, pop culture, and beyond—into lists of "The Ten Best Things Ever Said." The book also includes an introduction to the nature, importance, and sheer joy of metaphorical language.
Essential for writers, readers, and language aficionados, this breathtaking, beautifully designed sourcebook also contains elegantly integrated digital access to Dr. Mardy’s Dictionary of Metaphorical Quotations, the world’s largest online database of quotations containing metaphors, similes, and analogies. This one-of-a-kind synergy between print and technology offers a comprehensive look at the diversity of words and phrases we use to relate to, understand, and describe our world by providing access to detailed source information, innumerable "Error Alerts," and fascinating quotation backstories that will engage readers as they delve into metaphorical language and discover their own favorites.
Whether you’re crafting a speech, writing a novel, or simply searching for new ways to express yourself, this remarkable compendium is sure to inspire you with the perfect metaphor every time.
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