Phrased and Confused :The World's Great Quotations and What They (Really) Mean
Phrased and Confused :The World's Great Quotations and What They (Really) Mean
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Hell is other people. You are what you eat. Ignorance is bliss. Or is it? We read them, perhaps give a knowing chuckle, and move on with next to no thought. But what do these timeless and iconic quotations really mean? Thankfully, language and philosophy obsessive Eli Burnstein is on hand to unpack forty-five of humanity's most iconic statements with lightness and wit. From Aristotle to Hannah Arendt, William Blake to Simone de Beauvoir, each delightfully illustrated entry will improve your grasp of the meaning behind their riddlesome words, and deepen your appreciation for the big ideas they stand for.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781805226994 |
| ISBN10 | 1805226991 |
| Number Of Pages | 224 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Profile Books Ltd |
| Format | hardcover |
| Edition | Main |
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A joy to read -- David Crystal, author of HOW LANGUAGE WORKS
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Author's Bio
Eli Burnstein is the author of the delightful Dictionary of Fine Distinctions, in which he teases apart the subtle differences between everyday objects, ideas and words. Burnstein's writing has appeared in The New Yorker and McSweeney's. He runs a spelling bee (Spelling Bae) that has been featured in the Toronto Star, National Post, and on CBC Radio, and lives in London. More at www.eliburnstein.com.