The Quote Verifier

Who Said What, Where, and When

Auteurs

• Ralph Keyes

Paramètres

• 416 pages
• 15 heures de lecture

• Écriture
• Manuels et guides
• Nonfiction

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Exploring the origins and accuracy of popular quotations, this book delves into well-known misquotes like "Nice guys finish last" and "Play it again, Sam," alongside lesser-known phrases such as "Ain't I a woman?" and "Golf is a good walk spoiled." It uncovers the truth behind frequently cited sayings, including "The opera ain't over till the fat lady sings" and "Make my day," providing readers with a deeper understanding of language and its evolution.

Achat du livre

• Année de publication: 2000
• Reliure: (souple)