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The Good Citizen's Alphabet

By Bertrand Russell
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In The Good Citizen's Alphabet by Bertrand Russell, readers are guided through a satirical dictionary where Russell offers witty and thought-provoking definitions of common words and concepts. The book playfully critiques societal norms and behaviours, presenting Russell's philosophically charged observations with humour and insight. It serves as both an educational tool and a commentary on the nature of language and society.
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The Good Citizen's Alphabet

`E: Erroneous: Capable of being proved true'; `J: Jolly: The downfall of our enemies'; `M: Mystery: What I understand and you don't' . . . Enter the delightful, satirical world of the Good Citizen, according to one of the best-known writers and philosophers of modern times.

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E: Erroneous: Capable of being proved true; J: Jolly: The downfall of our enemies; M: Mystery: What I understand and you don't...

Enter the delightful, satirical world of the Good Citizen, according to one of the best-known writers and philosophers of modern times. In this pocket-sized book, The Good Citizen's Alphabet by Bertrand Russell, witty, subversive A-Z encompasses pedants and nincompoops, knowledge and virtue, providing a diverting and entertaining guide to the English alphabet.

Brought back into print for the first time since the 1970s, the brief texts are illustrated with the lively drawings of Franciszka Themerson, a leading figure of the twentieth-century avant-garde. Her apt and amusing images add an anarchic spirit to this delightful gift book, making it perfect for linguistic novices and eloquent eggheads alike.

Facsimile pages reproduce the vintage look and feel of the original 1953 publication.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781849765305

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Tate Publishing

Illustration: 35 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Franciszka Themerson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 150.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 112

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Bertrand Russell Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) was one of the foremost philosophers and logicians of the 20th century.

Franciszka Themerson (1907-1988) was a central figure of the Polish avant-garde.

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