Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations Ned Sherrin

Queries about quotations continue to be among the most frequently asked reference questions, and Oxford continues to publish a number of compilations that help us answer "Who said?" The fourth edition of their collection of wit and wisdom in a humorous vein was compiled by the late Ned Sherrin and features 5,000 quotations organized into more than 200 subject categories. Quips are arranged by broad themes, and a list of those themes is included at the front of the book. Under each theme, the quotations are presented alphabetically by author. Cross-references abound, and there are also indexes by author and keyword. Themes and authors" names are printed in boldface type, enabling the reader to easily locate the perfect passage. Coverage spans the centuries, and you are as likely to find lines by Johnny Depp, Ricky Gervais, and Eddie Izzard as you are those by Noel Coward, William Shakespeare, and George Bernard Shaw. According to James Thurber, "Humor is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility" and this book provides ample opportunity for recollection. An amusing addition to the reference collection. Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations (Ned Sherrin)