The Elements of Eloquence: How To Turn the Perfect English Phrase by Mark Forsyt

Description: The Elements of Eloquence by Mark Forsyth A new cover look for all three of Mark Forsyths brilliant books on words and phrases, on the 5th anniversary of The Etymologicons publication. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the author of the Sunday Times Number 1 bestselling The EtymologiconAn informative but highly entertaining journey through the figures of rhetoric...Mark Forsyth wears his considerable knowledge lightly. He also writes beautifully. - David Marsh, GuardianIn 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 youre aiming for literary immortality or just an unforgettable one-liner, The Elements of Eloquence proves that you dont need to have anything to say - you simply need to say it well. Author Biography Mark Forsyth is a blogger and author who was given a copy of the Oxford English Dictionary as a christening present and has never looked back. In 2009 he started the Inky Fool blog in order to share his heaps of useless information with a verbose world. His books have made him one of the UKs best-known commentators on words. Follow Mark on Twitter @inkyfool. Review Sparkling ... the book offers many pleasures ... I laughed out loud. -- Charles Moore * Daily Telegraph *An informative but highly entertaining journey through the figures of rhetoric ... Mark Forsyth wears his considerable knowledge lightly. He also writes beautifully. -- David Marsh * Guardian * Promotional Mark Forsyths sparkling (Charles Moore, Daily Telegraph) and idiosyncratically brilliant third book. Long Description A new cover look for all three of Mark Forsyths brilliant books on words and phrases, on the 5th anniversary of The Etymologicons publication. From the author of the Sunday Times Number 1 bestselling The Etymologicon An informative but highly entertaining journey through the figures of rhetoric...Mark Forsyth wears his considerable knowledge lightly. He also writes beautifully. - David Marsh, Guardian 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 youre aiming for literary immortality or just an unforgettable one-liner, The Elements of Eloquence proves that you dont need to have anything to say - you simply need to say it well. Review Quote An informative but highly entertaining journey through the figures of rhetoric ... Mark Forsyth wears his considerable knowledge lightly. He also writes beautifully. Description for Sales People Rejacketed with a brand new take on the classic cover, featuring beautiful copper gold foiling and soft-touch laminate.Left-field, unexpected, deft and very funny, The Elements of Eloquence proves that its not what you say, but how you say it.TCM sales of Mark Forsyths books now exceed 250,000 copies in the UK. Details ISBN1785781723 Author Mark Forsyth Pages 208 Year 2016 ISBN-10 1785781723 ISBN-13 9781785781728 Format Paperback Publication Date 2016-11-03 Place of Publication Duxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 808.042 Media Book Language English Short Title The Elements of Eloquence UK Release Date 2016-11-03 AU Release Date 2016-11-03 Imprint Icon Books Publisher Icon Books Subtitle How To Turn the Perfect English Phrase Alternative 9781848316225 Audience General NZ Release Date 2017-01-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:100768332;

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