Bloomsbury Thematic Dictionary of Quotations - Softcover

This dictionary of quotations sets out in over 700 categories such universal themes as love, death and money, subjects of current interest such as health, pollution and pop, plus quotations from limericks and epitaphs, last words and repartee. Each quotation includes its date and a brief biography of the author and a cross-reference if applicable. The book includes a key word index, full biographical listing of each person quoted and extensive cross-references between categories. The book is suitable for public speakers, as well as the general reader.