The Penguin Dictionary of Epigrams (Penguin Reference Books S.) - Softcover

Cohen, M J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140513957 ISBN 13: 9780140513950

Publisher: Penguin, 2002

Synopsis

'What is an epigram? A dwarfish whole,
Its body brevity, and wit its soul.' Samuel Taylor Coleridge On Epigram

'Stars are not the people who are best at what they do; they are merely the people who want it most.' Julie Birchill

This new anthology of epigrams contains over 5000 of the wittiest one-liners from Aristotle to Victoria Wood. Thematically arranged for ease of use, 'The Penguin Dictionary of Epigrams' is an entertaining, enlightening and essential addition to every reference shelf

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'What is an epigram? A dwarfish whole, Its body brevity, and wit its soul.' Samuel Taylor Coleridge On Epigram 'Stars are not the people who are best at what they do; they are merely the people who want it most.' Julie Birchill

Synopsis:

There you are, writing a letter or a speech, or even just arguing with your friends, when you think: there must be a succint way of putting this. Surely a single one-liner could do a better job than my own ill-chosen and long-winded words? Thankfully, we have the epigram - that handy, witty saying that closes arguments, sets people thinking and generally makes everyone else think you're much cleverer than you really are. "The Penguin Dictionary of Epigrams" is arranged thematically, covering everything from birth and death, knowledge and ignorance to marriage and divorce and madness and sanity.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0140513957
• ISBN 13: 9780140513950
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512