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A smorgasbord of wit, wisdom, and wordplay.
If you love language with a playful twist, "Leo Rosten's Carnival Of Wit" offers an entertaining romp through clever quips and linguistic acrobatics. Ideal for lovers of wordplay and anyone who relishes sharp humor, this book can serve as a quick pick-me-up, a source for social icebreakers, or simply a fun way to learn something new with every page turned.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Leo Rosten's Carnival of Wit and Wisdom, Plus Wisecracks, Ad-Libs, Malaprops, Puns, One-Liners, Quips, Epigrams, Boo-Boos, Dazzling Ironies, and Wizardries of Wording, Plus Surprising Tidbits from Politics, Philosophy, Biography, and (Yes!) Gossip
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Leo Rosten
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ISBN: 9780452270992
Authors:
Leo Rosten
Publisher: Plume
Date of Publication: 1996-11-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 17 readers)
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Gathers aphorisms about a variety of subjects from acting and advice to wordplay and youth.
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A smorgasbord of wit, wisdom, and wordplay.
If you love language with a playful twist, "Leo Rosten's Carnival Of Wit" offers an entertaining romp through clever quips and linguistic acrobatics. Ideal for lovers of wordplay and anyone who relishes sharp humor, this book can serve as a quick pick-me-up, a source for social icebreakers, or simply a fun way to learn something new with every page turned.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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