Euphonics: A Poet's Dictionary of Sounds - Softcover

Michell, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1904263437 ISBN 13: 9781904263432

Publisher: Wooden Books, 2006

Synopsis

One of the oldest and most secret magical arts of the ancient world, Euphonics is the study of the natural meanings of sounds in words and language. First discussed over 2,000 years ago in Plato's Cratylus, it has long been used by sorcerers worldwide to weave their sonic spells. Learn about the deadly effects of 'D', the ghastly glint of 'G', the jolly jangle of 'J', the binary bulge of 'B' and seductive slippery 'S'. This deceptively simple book, by leading wizard John Michell, and illustrated by Fleet Street cartoonist Merrily Harpur, is the best manual an apprentice could wish for in casting these powerful spells.WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

About this title

Synopsis:

Do particular sounds have particular magical effects? This is the age old question first raised by Plato, and wittily discussed in this little book by renowned author and philosopher John Michell. Learn in these pages about the deadly daggers of D, the trivialising teasing taunts of T and the nagging nasal negatives associated with N. Essential for orators, poets and sorcerers, this is a beautiful book, humorously illustrated throughout by "Guardian" cartoonist, Merrily Harpur.

About the Author:

John Michell is famous author of many books on ancient philosophy including The View Over Atlantis and Who Wrote Shakepeare? A columnist for The Spectator, The Oldie and The Daily Mirror, he is currently writing a book on the qualities of number.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wooden Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1904263437
• ISBN 13: 9781904263432
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64