Mark Forsyth 3-Book Collection Set | The Etymologicon, The Elements of Eloquence & Horologicon | Language, Linguistics, Humor & Writing Reference
ISBN
9789123521982
Format
Paperback
Author
Mark Forsyth
SKU
LWP10506
Publisher
Icon Books
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Titles in Collection & Description
Titles In this Set
The Elements of Eloquence
The Horologicon
The Etymologicon
The Elements of Eloquence:
Mark Forsyth presents the secret of writing unforgettable phrases, uncovering the techniques that have made immortal such lines as 'To be or not to be' and 'Bond. James Bond.' In his inimitably entertaining and witty style, he takes apart famous quotations and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde or John Lennon. Crammed with tricks to make the most humdrum sentiments seem poetic or wise, The Elements of Eloquence reveals how writers through the ages have turned humble words into literary gold - and how you can do the same.
The Horologicon:
A Day's Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language Mark Forsyth presents a delightfully eccentric day in the life of unusual, beautiful and forgotten English words. From uhtceare in the hours before dawn through to dream drumbles at bedtime, The Horologicon gives you the extraordinary lost words you never knew you needed. A Radio 4 Book of the Week, The Horologicon is an eye-opening, page-turning celebration of the English language at its most endearingly arcane.
The Etymologicon:
A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language The Etymologicon is an occasionally ribald, frequently witty and unerringly erudite guided tour of the secret labyrinth that lurks beneath the English language. Mark Forsyth's riotous celebration of the idiosyncratic and sometimes absurd connections between words isa classic of its kind: a mine of fascinating information and a must-read for word-lovers everywhere.
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