Discover the vibrant soul of New York City with our captivating book, "New York in Quotations." This beautifully illustrated collection showcases the city's allure through the eyes of renowned thinkers, poets, novelists, and playwrights. Spanning over three centuries, each carefully selected quotation encapsulates the unique spirit, ambition, and charm of the Big Apple. From Mark Twain’s insightful words on success to O. Henry’s witty observations, this book reveals the multifaceted identity of one of the world’s greatest cities. Ideal for literature lovers, travelers, and anyone captivated by New York’s rich history, this volume is a treasure trove of inspiration and wit. Perfect for coffee table displays or thoughtful gifts, "New York in Quotations" is more than a book; it's a celebration of a city that never sleeps. With a brand new format, this hardcover edition features high-quality paper over boards and is published by Bodleian Library Publishing, ensuring a lasting addition to your collection. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851244201
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2017
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing


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Over the last three-and-a-half centuries this glamorous, twenty-four hour city has attracted a multitude of thinkers, poets, novelists and playwrights, many of whom have brilliantly encapsulated its unique spirit through verse, prose or the ultimate wisecrack.

'Make your mark in New York and you are a made man' wrote Mark Twain, encapsulating both the naked ambition of its citizens and the opportunities up for grabs in the Big Apple. Others take a more cynical approach: it's 'an aviary over-stocked with jays' (O. Henry), 'a sucked orange' (Ralph Waldo Emerson) or 'fantastically charmless and elaborately dire' (Henry James). Over the last three-and-a-half centuries this glamorous, twenty-four hour city has attracted a multitude of thinkers, poets, novelists and playwrights, many of whom have brilliantly encapsulated its unique spirit through verse, prose or the ultimate wisecrack.