Eunoia - Hardcover

Bok, Christian

4.05

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Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847672396 ISBN 13: 9781847672391

Publisher: Canongate Books, 2008

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'Eunoia', which means 'beautiful thinking', is the shortest word in the English language to contain all five vowels. This book also contains them all, but never at the same time. Each of Eunoia's five chapters is univocalic: that is, each chapter uses only one vowel. A triumphant feat, seven years in the making, this uncanny work of avant-garde literature is one of the most surprising and awe-inspiring books of the year.

A challenging feat of composition and technical skill, B�k has worked this into a series of compelling narratives and rhythms.

Writing is inhibiting. Sighing, I sit, scribbling in ink
this pidgin script. I sing with nihilistic witticism,
disciplining signs with trifling gimmicks - impish
hijinks which highlight stick sigils. Isn't it glib?
Isn't it chic?

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Review:

"Extraordinary, outrageous, irresistible - a must for verbivores." (Gyles Brandreth)

"Amazing... impressive... It's beautiful, its funny and it's moving." (Globe and Mail)

"Linguistically daring and delightfully inventive...engaging, witty and moving." (Stuart Kelly Scotland on Sunday 2008-10-26)

Book Description:

A wonderful gift book for word freaks, scrabble nuts, and crossword fans everywhere...

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