John Bartlett
American Bookseller, Editor, and Compiler of "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations"
John Bartlett was an influential American bookseller and editor, best known for compiling "Bartlett's Familiar Quotations." He began his career at the Harvard University bookstore in Cambridge, Massachusetts, eventually owning it and gaining a reputation for his vast knowledge of literature. His seminal work, first published in 1855, became a standard reference for quotes and underwent numerous editions. Bartlett also compiled a comprehensive concordance to Shakespeare's dramatic works and poems.