Description
While others may bemoan the sorry state of the English language, Gyles Brandereth shows here that our common tongue is alive, full of varieties and possibilities.In this witty, engaging, and informative book, Mr. Brandreth reintroduces: English as Graffiti -- Crosswords -- Witticisms -- Mnemonics -- Anagrams -- Lost Words -- Puns -- Portmanteaus -- British vs. America -- Slang -- Limericks -- Malaprops -- Verse -- Bizarre Names -- Rebuses -- Rhymes -- Creations of Science -- Euphemisms - Palindromes -- Pidgin -- Visual Poetry -- Sexism -- and a host of other categories.
Each chapter is punctuated by quizzes, games, and puzzles. Gyles Brandreth proves unequivocally that our words, with their diversity and range, can be a source of endless fascination and lively entertainment.
Illustrations by George Moran. ISBN:0688037097
