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The Elements of Eloquence - Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase (Paperback): Mark Forsyth

The Elements of Eloquence - Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase (Paperback)

Mark Forsyth

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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 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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Imprint:	Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2014
First published:	October 2014
Authors:	Mark Forsyth
Dimensions:	195 x 127 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	237
ISBN-13:	978-0-425-27618-1
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > General Books > Language & Literature > Language & linguistics > Historical & comparative linguistics > General Promotions
LSN:	0-425-27618-X
Barcode:	9780425276181