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The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase

by Mark Forsyth
The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase
The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase

Mastering memorable phrases with wit and wisdom.

Imagine crafting sentences that stick in people's minds, becoming as timeless as Shakespeare's famous lines or Wilde's quips. That's the journey Mark Forsyth takes you on. 'The Elements of Eloquence' isn't just about understanding good writing—it's an engaging and humorous guide to elevating your own way with words to an art form, even when you think you've nothing to say.

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.

The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase

by Mark Forsyth
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ISBN: 9781848316218
Authors: Mark Forsyth
Publisher: Icon Books
Date of Publication: 2013-11-07
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Personal Development
Related Topics: Personal Development, Writing
Goodreads rating: 4.36
(rated by 7029 readers)

Description

The idiosyncratic, erudite and brilliantly funny new book from Mark Forsyth, bestselling author of The Etymologicon and The Horologicon. In an age unhealthily obsessed with substance, this is a book on the importance of pure style. From classic poetry to pop lyrics and from the King James Bible to advertising slogans, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase - such as ‘Tiger, tiger, burning bright’ or ‘To be or not to be’ - memorable. In his inimitably entertaining and witty style he takes apart famous lines and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or Oscar Wilde. Whether you’re aiming for literary immortality or just an unforgettable one-liner, The Elements of Eloquence proves that you don't need to have anything to say - you simply need to say it well.
 

Mastering memorable phrases with wit and wisdom.

Imagine crafting sentences that stick in people's minds, becoming as timeless as Shakespeare's famous lines or Wilde's quips. That's the journey Mark Forsyth takes you on. 'The Elements of Eloquence' isn't just about understanding good writing—it's an engaging and humorous guide to elevating your own way with words to an art form, even when you think you've nothing to say.

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.