Metaphors Be with You

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 2750 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.