The Words of Others: From Quotations to Culture

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 del...