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On Language

Vincent Torre, William Safire

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Enlightening critique on language precision and quirks.

If linguistic precision and the evolution of words pique your interest, "On Language" will likely be your cup of tea. William Safire's wittiness makes the exploration of language a delightful read, as he tackles the intricacies of usage and pronunciation with the kind of crotchety charm that will have you chuckling and nodding along. It's for anyone who shares a passion for words and isn't afraid to delve into the peculiarities of how we communicate.

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ISBN: 9780812909371
Authors: Vincent Torre, William Safire
Publisher: Times Books
Date of Publication: 1980-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Creative Nonfiction
Related Topics: Essays
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 174 readers)

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The former White House speech writer and incorrigibly waggish etymological bloodhound of The New York Times keeps the current state of the language on its toes with this collection of precision-tuned columns
 

Enlightening critique on language precision and quirks.

If linguistic precision and the evolution of words pique your interest, "On Language" will likely be your cup of tea. William Safire's wittiness makes the exploration of language a delightful read, as he tackles the intricacies of usage and pronunciation with the kind of crotchety charm that will have you chuckling and nodding along. It's for anyone who shares a passion for words and isn't afraid to delve into the peculiarities of how we communicate.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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