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

Mark Forsyth
4.36/5 (4860 ratings)
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The idiosyncratic, erudite and brilliantly funny new book from Mark Forsyth, bestselling author of The Etymologicon and The Horologicon.

In an age unhealthily obsessed with substance, this is a book on the importance of pure style.

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.
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
205 pages
Publication:
2013
Publisher:
Icon Books
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1848316216
ISBN13:
9781848316218
kindle Asin:
B0747LK4MR

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

Mark Forsyth
4.36/5 (4860 ratings)
Read Download
The idiosyncratic, erudite and brilliantly funny new book from Mark Forsyth, bestselling author of The Etymologicon and The Horologicon.

In an age unhealthily obsessed with substance, this is a book on the importance of pure style.

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.
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
205 pages
Publication:
2013
Publisher:
Icon Books
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
1848316216
ISBN13:
9781848316218
kindle Asin:
B0747LK4MR

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