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Oxymoronica : Paradoxical Wit and Wisdom from History's Greatest Wordsmiths by Mardy Grothe (2004, Hardcover)
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For more than a decade Dr. Mardy Grothe has delighted readers with this collection of 1,500 of the most provocative quotations of all time. From ancient thinkers and great writers to modern social observers, Oxymoronica celebrates the power and beauty of paradoxical thinking. In this new and updated edition, Dr. Mardy has added 130 classic and unforgettable turns of phrase, bringing the joy of oxymoronica to new audiences. Exploring all facets of life, the wise and witty observations in this book are sure to inspire readers, writers, and language lovers everywhere. Book jacket.Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060536993
ISBN-139780060536992
eBay Product ID (ePID)30431010
Product Key Features
Book TitleOxymoronica : Paradoxical Wit and Wisdom from History's Greatest Wordsmiths
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicForm / Puns & Wordplay, Quotations, Literacy
GenreRéférence, Language Arts & Disciplines, Humor
AuthorMardy Grothe
FormatBook, Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight10.3 Oz
Item Length7.1 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"As addictive as a bowl of peanuts--you can't stop after just one paradox from Oxymoronica!" -- A. Ross Eckler, author of Making the Alphabet Dance "Truly the most comprehensible collection of contradictions around." -- Erin McKean, Editor of Verbatim: The Language Quarterly Promises to engage you for long moments -- or short hours -- in its paradoxical simplicity. -- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Lccn2003-056646
Dewey Decimal082
Lc Classification NumberPn6081.G77 2004
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