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The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase

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The Elements of Eloquence: Secrets of the Perfect Turn of Phrase

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 phraseâ€”such as â€œO Captain! My Captain!â€ or â€œTo be or not to beâ€â€”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 youâ€™re aiming to achieve literary immortality or just hoping to deliver the perfect one-liner, The Elements of Eloquence proves that you donâ€™t need to have anything important to sayâ€”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.
Country USA
Manufacturer Berkley
Binding Kindle Edition
ItemPartNumber SUVELAM
Model SUVELAM
ReleaseDate 2014-10-07
Format Kindle eBook

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