Respected quotation anthologist and author of Oxymoronica and Viva la
Repartee Dr. Mardy Grothe is at his best in Metaphors Be with You, an
A to Z dictionary of 2,750 of history's greatest metaphorical
quotations, meticulously curated for writers, readers, and quotation
lovers everywhere.
In Metaphors Be with You, Dr. Mardy Grothe has created the definitive
reference on English's finest metaphors, sourced from literature,
politics, philosophy, Hollywood, religion, sports, comedy, history,
religion, pop culture, and more. Arranged into two sections--"The Ten
Best Things Ever Said" and "The Single Best Thing Ever Said"--Metaphors
Be with You includes quotations on five hundred human interest topics
and an introduction to the nature, importance, and sheer joy of
metaphorical language.
Essential for writers, readers, and language aficionados, this
breathtaking, beautifully designed sourcebook also contains elegantly
integrated digital access to Dr. Mardy's Dictionary of Metaphorical
Quotations, the world's largest online database of quotations containing
metaphors, similes, and analogies. This one-of-a-kind synergy between
print and technology offers a comprehensive look at the diversity of
words and phrases we use to relate to, understand, and describe our
world by providing access to detailed source information, innumerable
"Error Alerts," and fascinating quotation backstories that will engage
readers as they delve into metaphorical language and discover their own
favorites.
Whether you're crafting a speech, writing a novel, or simply searching
for new ways to express yourself, this remarkable compendium is sure to
inspire you with the perfect metaphor every time.
