The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase
¥550.00 JPY • Used
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. From the #1 international bestselling author of The...
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A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. From the #1 international bestselling author of The Etymologicon and The Ho rologicon comes an education in the art of articulation, from the King Jame s Bible to Katy Perry. From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, ev en from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase--such as "O Captain! My Captain!" or "To be or not to be"--memorable . In his inimitably entertaining and wonderfully witty style, he takes apart famous phrases and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or quip lik e Oscar Wilde. Whether you're aiming to achieve literary immortality or jus t hoping to deliver the perfect one-liner, The Elements of Eloquence proves that you don't need to have anything important to say--you simply need to say it well. In an age unhealthily obsessed with the power of substance, this is a book that highlights the importance of style.
Product Info
ISBN: 042527618X
ISBN-13: 9780425276181
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Year: 2014
Type: Used
Binding: Softcover
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Country: Japan
