Mark Forsyth Collection 3 Books Bundle (The Elements of Eloquence: How To Turn the Perfect English Phrase, The Horologicon, The Etymologicon)

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Mark Forsyth Collection 3 Books Bundle includes titles in this collection :- The Elements of Eloquence: How To Turn the Perfect English Phrase, The Horologicon: A Day''s Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the English Language, The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language. Description:- The Elements of Eloquence: How To Turn the Perfect English Phrase Mark Forsyth presents the secret of writing unforgettable phrases, uncovering the techniques that have made immortal such lines as ''To be or not to be'' and ''Bond. James Bond.'' In his inimitably entertaining and witty style, he takes apart famous quotations and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde or John Lennon. Crammed with tricks to make the most humdrum sentiments seem poetic or wise, The Elements of Eloquence reveals how writers through the ages have turned humble words into literary gold - and how you can do the same. The Horologicon: A Day''s Jaunt Through the Lost Words of the