Familiar Quotations

This copy of "Familiar Quotations" is an ex-library edition, evidenced by stamps from Manual High School, Denver, Colorado. The blue cloth cover shows signs of wear consistent with library use, including some fading and edge wear. The binding remains intact and sturdy, ensuring durability for continued reference. There is no dust jacket present, typical for library copies.

"Familiar Quotations" by John Bartlett, published by Little, Brown and Company in 1968, is a comprehensive reference work in its Fourteenth Edition, revised and enlarged by Emily Morison Beck. This edition continues the legacy of Bartlett's classic compilation, tracing passages, phrases, and proverbs to their sources in ancient and modern literature. The Fourteenth Edition enhances its predecessors with updated content, reflecting ongoing scholarship. The book is bound in sturdy blue cloth with gilt lettering, a testament to its enduring utility as a reference. This copy, an ex-library edition from Manual High School in Denver, Colorado, is marked by library stamps but remains in solid condition. The absence of a dust jacket is typical for library editions. This edition is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of literary quotations, offering a historical perspective on the evolution of Bartlett's work.