Anguished English: An Anthology of Accidental Assaults Upon the English Language (Revised, Expanded, and Updated)
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- Synopsis
- The &“impossible to put down&” compendium of linguistic bloopers and blunders: a hilarious collection of malapropisms, mixed metaphors and more (San Francisco Chronicle).In Anguished English, Richard Lederer collects some of the worst—and funniest—English language errors ever committed to print. From legendary student screwups to horrible headlines and cringe-worthy advertising copy, Lederer shares a treasure trove of laugh-out-loud flubs and gaffes worthy of a Pullet Surprise.&“Hilarious.&”—Chicago Tribune&“Richard Lederer is the true king of language comedy. Anguished English is the funniest book I have ever read.&”—Sidney Sheldon
- Copyright:
- 2006
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 192 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781423608912
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781423643173
- Publisher:
- Gibbs Smith
- Date of Addition:
- 01/17/25
- Copyrighted By:
- Richard Lederer
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Language Arts, Humor, Communication
- Reading Age:
- 18 and up
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.