The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations Major New Edition

The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations is widely considered the most authoritative and comprehensive dictionary of its kind. The “major new editions” are the result of Oxford’s extensive research and language monitoring programs, ensuring the inclusion of both timeless classics and significant contemporary quotes.

Key Features:

• Vast Coverage: Contains a treasury of over 20,000 quotations from a wide range of sources, including literature, history, philosophy, speeches, film, television, songs, and even advertising slogans.
• Organized for Ease of Use: The main body of the dictionary is arranged alphabetically by the author’s name, allowing users to browse and discover the most famous sayings of a particular person.
• Comprehensive Indexing: It features a detailed keyword index that makes it easy to locate a quotation even if you only remember a few words. This is a crucial tool for finding the source of a half-remembered line.
• Authoritative and Verified: Each quotation is thoroughly researched to provide accurate and verifiable source information, including publication dates, page numbers, or specific event details (e.g., a speech or interview).
• Expanded Content: Recent editions have expanded coverage in areas such as world religions, classical literature, proverbs, and nursery rhymes, and have introduced special sections for specific categories like “Advertising Slogans,” “Epitaphs,” “Film Lines,” and “Misquotations.”
• Enhanced Accessibility: The inclusion of biographical cross-references and explanatory notes provides context for the quotations and their authors. Some newer editions also offer a thematic index and, in the online version, links to audio recordings of authors reading their own quotes.

The dictionary is a constant source of entertainment and inspiration, serving as an indispensable tool for writers, public speakers, students, and anyone with an interest in the wit and wisdom of humanity.