The Elements of Eloquence

Resumen del libro

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.

Biografía del autor

Mark Forsyth es escritor y autor del blog Inky Fool. Experto en etimología, es reconocido por los best sellers TheEtymologicon, The Horologicon y The Elements of Eloquence.