The Elements of Eloquence - 9780425276181
Un libro in lingua di Mark Forsyth edito da Berkley Pub Group, 2014
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From classic poetry to pop lyrics, from Charles Dickens to Dolly Parton, even from Jesus to James Bond, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrasesuch 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 like Oscar Wilde. Whether you’re aiming to achieve literary immortality or just hoping to deliver the perfect one-liner, The Elements of Eloquence proves that you don’t need to have anything important to sayyou 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.
In his inimitably entertaining and wonderfully witty style, he takes apart famous phrases and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or quip like Oscar Wilde. Whether you’re aiming to achieve literary immortality or just hoping to deliver the perfect one-liner, The Elements of Eloquence proves that you don’t need to have anything important to sayyou 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.
Informazioni bibliografiche
- Titolo del Libro in lingua: The Elements of Eloquence
- Sottotitolo: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase
- Lingua: English
- Autore: Mark Forsyth
- Editore: Berkley Pub Group
- Collana: Berkley Pub Group (Paperback)
- Data di Pubblicazione: 07 Ottobre '14
- Genere: LANGUAGE ARTS and DISCIPLINES
- Dimensioni mm: 196 x 128 x 0
- EAN-13: 9780425276181