Yale book of quotations 2007

This readerfriendly volume contains more than 12,000 famous quotations, arranged alphabetically by author. The 10 most memorable quotes of 2007, according to fred r. Pacifici, 29 dec 2007 every day, often on multiple occasions, individuals repeat phrases or a sentence attributable to persons, historic or contemporary, of renown or repute. Fred shapiro, editor of the yale book of quotations. Mar 31, 2015 ambrose bierce, the cynics word book the yale book of quotations ybq is a magnificent beast of a tome, a rare glittering creature found only in libraries and the homes of the most devoted litterateurs.

Aug 17, 2007 chris gondek interviews adrian goldsworthy, author. All the objects in the following pages allowed and perhaps encouraged readers to access books in ways other than by reading them from cover to cover. Shapiro, used innovative research techniques to ensure that the most popular and eloquent quotations, especially modern and american ones often missed by other dictionaries, were included. In the yale book of quotations, shapiro proves even more diligent than bartlett was about finding the exact origins and wording of familiar quotations. Fred shapiro names years top 10 quotes yale university. To keep this column somewhat grounded in yaleiana, i have written about the most famous quotations by yale alumni marchapril 2007 and the most notable coinages by yalies januaryfebruary 2009. Julius henry groucho marx was a comic philosopher of great profundity. Andrew meyer, a senior at the university of florida, after.

A quarterly of linguistic usage on deepdyve, the largest online rental service for scholarly research with thousands of academic publications available at your fingertips. Send your quotation leads and questions to you can quote them, yale alumni magazine, p. Shapiro, associate librarian for collections and access and lecturer in legal research at the law school, was named a finalist in the nonfiction category for the 2007 connecticut book award, given by the connecticut center for the book. Apr 01, 2015 the yale book of quotations ybq is a magnificent beast of a tome, a rare creature found only in libraries and the homes of the most devoted litterateurs. But one of his bestknown jokes is a fine example of the proposition that, in humor, there is nothing new under the sun. Chris gondek interviews adrian goldsworthy, author.

William safire, new york times magazine more comprehensive than any other quotationreference work. Shapiro, it was published by yale university press in 2006 with a foreword by joseph epstein, isbn 9780300107982. March 27, 2007 march 27, 2007 by editor march 27, 2007 2. May 08, 2007 were listening tell us what you think. During the past 2530 years, i have purchased and then made frequent use of dozens of anthologies of quotations including revised and updated editions of bartlett and oxford and consider the yale book of quotations the most entertaining and enlightening of them all. Shapiro, the editor of the yale book of quotations, looked back on all of the quotes, soundbytes, and catchphrases that made an impact in 2007.

Now, shapiro has prepared a top ten list of the most memorable quotes, reuters reports. Fred shapiros yale book of quotations ybq officially ushers in a similar transformation in the world of quotation. Shapiro, author of the yale book of quotations, found mention of a world frizby championship at dartmouth even earlier, in 1954, featuring cookie tin lids. Fred shapiros the yale book of quotations brings new names, new life, and scrupulous research to the world of great lines. Quest for quotations october 17, 2007 fred shapiro, the editor of the yale book of quotations we interview in this weeks behind the dictionary feature, recommends these books on the history and importance of quotations. Bookforumthe yale book of quotations app brings together a collection of over,000 quotes and proverbs from yale university presss awardwinning title the yale book of quotations, edited by fred r. Fred shapiros yale book of quotations ybq officially ushers in a similar transformation in the world of. Download pdf the yale book of quotations book full free. Pdf the yale book of quotations download full pdf book. The yale book of quotations available for download and read online in other formats.

It was uttered by a college student being ejected from a john kerry speech. Scroll through this gallery to relive the memorable quips, digs, and verbal. Yale book of quotations top 10 of 2007 biden made the list twice. The yale book of quotations app brings together a collection of over,000 quotes and proverbs from yale university presss awardwinning title the yale book of quotations, edited by fred r. Shapiro, the editor of the yale book of quotations, produces a list of the years top 10 quotes. It is unique in its focus on american quotations and its inclusion of items not only from literary and historical sources but also from popular culture, sports, computers, science, politics, law, and the social sciences. It is unique in its focus on american quotations and its thorough coverage of items not. Dec 20, 2007 shapiro first released his yale book of quotations last year after six years of research. Yeatss the tower and and robert lowells life studies.

The yale book of quotations book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. Download the yale book of quotations in pdf and epub formats for free. 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. Pdf download the yale book of quotations free unquote books. Yale book of quotations top 10 of 2007 biden made the list. More on murphys law in my julyaugust 2007 column, i examined the origins of murphys law anything that can go wrong, will and concluded that its roots probably lay not in the 1949 rocket sled tests at edwards air force base the standard claim but rather in the realm of show business. Ivan brunetti, editor of an anthology of graphic fiction, cartoons and true stories, and todd hignite, author. Nov 10, 2006 in the yale book of quotations, shapiro proves even more diligent than bartlett was about finding the exact origins and wording of familiar quotations. Presumably, between 200506 and 2009, fred found or somebody found for him an earlier appearance. A superb and meticulously researched collection of quotes. Drawing on the early modern and osborn collections at the beinecke library, this exhibit showcases three genres of early modern study aids. It is unique in its focus on american quotations and its inclusion of items not only from literary and historical sources but also from popular culture, sports, computers, science, politics, law. The yale book of quotations in which my name appears as a contributor came out in 2006. Twentyfour quotations about the yale book of quotations.

Shapiro, associate librarian and lecturer in legal research fred r, epstein, mr joseph. Oct 30, 2006 in the yale book of quotations, shapiro proves even more diligent than bartlett was about finding the exact origins and wording of familiar quotations. Oct 01, 2006 this readerfriendly volume contains more than 12,000 famous quotations, arranged alphabetically by author. Stavans generously shares not only his considerable learning, but his own experience, making this book a unique exploration of love and language. Shapiro and the companion edition, the dictionary of modern proverbs, compiled by charles clay doyle, wolfgang mieder, and fred r. In august 1957, gay talese, in a new york times article on fad toys, wrote, the frisbee is now marketed by half a dozen manufacturers under various names, including. Shapiro was nominated for the yale book of quotations, published by yale university press.