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The Elements of Eloquence
Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase
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This book celebrates style over substance, demonstrating that eloquence is about how you say something, not just what you say.
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This book is ideal for writers, students of literature, and anyone fascinated by language and effective communication. It suits those looking to enhance their writing style or understand the mechanics behind great phrasing, appealing both to classic literature lovers and fans of modern lyricism.
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From the #1 international bestselling author of The Etymologicon and The Horologicon comes an education in the art of articulation, from the King James Bible to Katy Perry…
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 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 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 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.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780425276181
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 October 2014
Country: United States
Imprint: Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 198g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Mark Forsyth, author of The Horologicon and The Etymologicon, was given a copy of The Oxford English Dictionary as a christening present and has never looked back. He is the creator of The Inky Fool, a blog about words, phrases, grammar, rhetoric, and prose. He has contributed to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Huffington Post. He lives in the UK.
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