The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English

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The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase

'An informative but highly entertaining journey through the figures of rhetoric ...Mark Forsyth wears his considerable knowledge lightly. He also writes beautifully.' David Marsh, Guardian In an age unhealthily obsessed with substance, this is a book on the importance of pure style, from the bestselling author of The Etymologicon and The Horologicon. From classic poetry to pop lyrics and from the King James Bible to advertising slogans, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase - such as 'Tiger, Tiger, burning bright', or 'To be or not to be' - memorable. In his inimitably entertaining and witty style he takes apart famous lines and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or Oscar Wilde. Whether you're aiming for literary immortality or just an unforgettable one-liner, The Elements of Eloquence proves that you don't need to have anything to say - you simply need to say it well. 'Sparkling ...the book offers many pleasures ...I laughed out loud' Charles Moore, Daily Telegraph
Country USA
Manufacturer Icon Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber MAN-1848317336
UPCs 001848317336
EANs 8601410657680
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Icon Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	MAN-1848317336
UPCs	001848317336
EANs	8601410657680
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase

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