Euphonics: A Poet's Dictionary of Sounds

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By John Michell

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Euphonics: A Poet's Dictionary of Sounds by John Michell is an intriguing exploration into the world of sounds and their poetic significance. It delves into the harmonious and aesthetic qualities of different phonetic sounds, offering insight into how they influence the elegance and mood of poetry. Perfect for poets and linguists, it serves as an essential reference to unlock the musicality of language.
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This book may appeal to you if you love exploring the beauty and complexity of language, especially its auditory elements. Through intriguing insights and examples, it unveils the rich tapestry of sounds that can enrich poetry and writing. It’s an inspiring resource for writers, poets, and anyone interested in the musical quality of words.

Do particular sounds have particular magical effects? Discussing this question, this book talks about the deadly daggers of D, the trivialising teasing taunts of T and the nagging nasal negatives associated with N. It is useful for orators, poets and sorcerers, and is humorously illustrated by "Guardian" cartoonist, Merrily Harpur.

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One of the oldest and most secret magical arts of the ancient world, Euphonics is the study of the natural meanings of sounds in words and language. First discussed over 2,000 years ago in Plato's Cratylus, it has long been used by sorcerers worldwide to weave their sonic spells.

Learn about the deadly effects of 'D', the ghastly glint of 'G', the jolly jangle of 'J', the binary bulge of 'B' and seductive slippery 'S'. This deceptively simple book, by leading wizard John Michell, and illustrated by Fleet Street cartoonist Merrily Harpur, is the best manual an apprentice could wish for in casting these powerful spells.

WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781904263432

Publisher: Wooden Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 February 2006

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wooden Books

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 125.0mm

Height: 155.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 64

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Education & Reference Humour John Michell Non-Fiction Young Adult

About the Author

John Michell is famous author of many books on ancient philosophy including The View Over Atlantis and Who Wrote Shakepeare? A columnist for The Spectator, The Oldie and The Daily Mirror, he is currently writing a book on the qualities of number.

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