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The Words Of Others: From Quotations To Culture By Gary Saul Morson Hardcover
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Book Title
- The Words of Others: From Quotations to Culture
- ISBN
- 9780300167474
- Subject Area
- Literary Criticism, Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines
- Publication Name
- Words of Others : from Quotations to Culture
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Item Length
- 8.2 in
- Subject
- Quotations, General, Books & Reading
- Publication Year
- 2011
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Item Weight
- 21 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Yale University Press
ISBN-10
0300167474
ISBN-13
9780300167474
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99655192
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Words of Others : from Quotations to Culture
Subject
Quotations, General, Books & Reading
Publication Year
2011
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Literary Criticism, Reference, Language Arts & Disciplines
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
21 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2010-034293
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
" The Words of Others proves to be a very interesting and useful volume to folklorists and other researchers exploring speech, identity, authorship, and authority. . . . This is a book that will be useful in broadening and deepening theoretical arguments, and the abstract discussion of quotation that Morson presents will fit easily into many different conversations."-Michael A. Lange, Journal of Folklore Research, "No one to my knowledge has thought so thoroughly and interestingly about quotations as has Gary Saul Morson. This cannot be demonstrated because'Nothing ever becomes real till it is experiencedeven a proverb is no proverb to you till your life has illustrated it.' Take Keats at his word and let the words ofGary Morson illustrate for you the soundnessofmyopinion."-Arthur Krystal, author of Except When I Write: Reflections of a Recovering Critic, " The Words of Others is a tour de force. Morson inspired me to view the subject of quotations in an entirely fresh light."--Fred Shapiro, editor of The Yale Book of Quotations, " The Words of Others is an original and illuminating investigation of how literature and culture use quotations. Gary Saul Morson writes with lucidity and lively wit, making cogent distinctions among different kinds of quotations and arguing persuasively for the quotation as a miniature literary genre. This is one of those rare literary studies that both delights and instructs."-Robert Alter, author of The Art of Biblical Narrative, " The Words of Others proves to be a very interesting and useful volume to folklorists and other researchers exploring speech, identity, authorship, and authority. . . . This is a book that will be useful in broadening and deepening theoretical arguments, and the abstract discussion of quotation that Morson presents will fit easily into many different conversations."Michael A. Lange, Journal of Folklore Research, " The Words of Others is an original and illuminating investigation of how literature and culture use quotations. Gary Saul Morson writes with lucidity and lively wit, making cogent distinctions among different kinds of quotations and arguing persuasively for the quotation as a miniature literary genre. This is one of those rare literary studies that both delights and instructs."--Robert Alter, author of The Art of Biblical Narrative, " The Words of Others proves to be a very interesting and useful volume to folklorists and other researchers exploring speech, identity, authorship, and authority. . . . This is a book that will be useful in broadening and deepening theoretical arguments, and the abstract discussion of quotation that Morson presents will fit easily into many different conversations."--Michael A. Lange, Journal of Folklore Research, "No one to my knowledge has thought so thoroughly and interestingly about quotations as has Gary Saul Morson. This cannot be demonstrated because 'Nothing ever becomes real till it is experiencedeven a proverb is no proverb to you till your life has illustrated it.' Take Keats at his word and let the words of Gary Morson illustrate for you the soundness of my opinion."-Arthur Krystal,author of Except When I Write: Reflections of a Recovering Critic, "Morson loves literature for the way that, at its best, it can elevate and educate our consciousness. His study of metaquotation supplies an exemplary overview of the whole phenomenon."--Frederick Crews, author of Follies of the Wise: Dissenting Essays, "Morson loves literature for the way that, at its best, it can elevate and educate our consciousness. His study of metaquotation supplies an exemplary overview of the whole phenomenon."Frederick Crews, author of Follies of the Wise: Dissenting Essays, "No one to my knowledge has thought so thoroughly and interestingly about quotations as has Gary Saul Morson. This cannot be demonstrated because 'Nothing ever becomes real till it is experiencedeven a proverb is no proverb to you till your life has illustrated it.' Take Keats at his word and let the words of Gary Morson illustrate for you the soundness of my opinion."-Arthur Krystal, author of Except When I Write: Reflections of a Recovering Critic, " The Words of Others is an original and illuminating investigation of how literature and culture use quotations. Gary Saul Morson writes with lucidity and lively wit, making cogent distinctions among different kinds of quotations and arguing persuasively for the quotation as a miniature literary genre. This is one of those rare literary studies that both delights and instructs."Robert Alter, "No one to my knowledge has thought so thoroughly and interestingly about quotations as has Gary Saul Morson. This cannot be demonstrated because 'Nothing ever becomes real till it is experienced-even a proverb is no proverb to you till your life has illustrated it.' Take Keats at his word and let the words of Gary Morson illustrate for you the soundness of my opinion."--Arthur Krystal, author of Except When I Write: Reflections of a Recovering Critic, "No one to my knowledge has thought so thoroughly and interestingly about quotations as has Gary Saul Morson. This cannot be demonstrated because 'Nothing ever becomes real till it is experiencedeven a proverb is no proverb to you till your life has illustrated it.' Take Keats at his word and let the words of Gary Morson illustrate for you the soundness of my opinion."Arthur Krystal, "Morson loves literature for the way that, at its best, it can elevate and educate our consciousness. His study of metaquotation supplies an exemplary overview of the whole phenomenon."-Frederick Crews, author of Follies of the Wise: Dissenting Essays
Dewey Decimal
080.9
Synopsis
In this lively gambol through the history of quotations and quotation books, Gary Saul Morson traces our enduring fascination with the words of others. Ranging from the remote past to the present, he explores the formation, development, and significance of quotations, while exploring the "verbal museums" in which they have been collected and displayed--commonplace books, treasuries, and anthologies. In his trademark clear, witty, and provocative style, Morson invites readers to share his delight in the shortest literary genre. The author defines what makes a quote quotable, as well as the (unexpected) differences between quotation and misquotation. He describes how quotations form, transform, and may eventually become idioms. How much of language itself is the residue of former quotations? Weaving in hundreds of intriguing quotations, common and unusual, Morson explores how the words of others constitute essential elements in the formation of a culture and of the self within that culture. In so doing, he provides a demonstration of that very process, captured in the pages of this extraordinary new book.
LC Classification Number
PN171.Q6M67 2011
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- e***a (1641)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook was as described and shown in the listing. I wish I could give extra stars for listing with photos of the actual book and not a stock image. The rest of Ebay should take note. Packaged well and arrived quickly once shipped. Thank you!
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