The Penguin Dictionary of Epigrams

Synopsis of The Penguin Dictionary of Epigrams

«The Penguin Dictionary of Epigrams» is the dictionary of epigrams by M. J. Cohen and Mark Cohen, published by Penguin in paperback (512 pages, in English).

A thematic collection of epigrams, brief and witty quotations for settling arguments or expressing an idea forcefully. Organized by theme —from birth to death, from knowledge to ignorance, from marriage to divorce— its index allows readers to find the right quotation for letters, speeches or conversations.

Part of the Penguin Reference Books series. The original edition dates from 2001; the present edition, from 2003.

Aimed at general readers, writers, speakers and anyone seeking a witty quotation to enrich their texts or conversations.