The Joy of Lex: An Amazing and Amusing Z to A and A to Z of Words - Couverture souple

Brandreth, Gyles

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1861053991 ISBN 13 : 9781861053992

Editeur : Robson Books Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

Gyles n.pl. an obsolete spelling of guiles Brandreth n. a framework for support In The Joy of LEX, Gyles Brandreth lives up to his name by constructing a beguiling book with a framework of chapters ably supporting his contention that 'Words and the way we use them are what make us human animals unique. Or, to quote Bertrand Russell, 'No matter how eloquently a dog may bark, he cannot tell you that his parents were poor but honest.' And words and what we can do with them are what The Joy of Lex is all about. It is a wideranging and light-hearted celebration of our language - the richest, most diverse, most exciting and most entertaining language in the world.' For word buffs, for puzzle lovers, for anagram addicts, for crossword enthusiasts, for Scrabble players, for readers with an eye for the eccentric, and an ear for the unusual, this is the ultimate guide to the lighter side of the English language, written by a seasoned wordsmith and self-confessed verbaholic.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Former Oxford Scholar, Gyles Brandreth has made a career in the media and on television with his knowledge of the English language. He has been a columnist for Woman and for the Mail on Sunday's You magazine, is a regular feature writer for the Daily Telegraph. A former member of parliament he is a prolific author and scriptwriter, as well as a regular panellist on TV's Countdown.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Robson Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1861053991
• ISBN 13: 9781861053992
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible