Simon Brett
Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons
'Brilliant! Will make a perfect Xmas stocking filler' Bronya Ralley
'Delightful. This dip-in-anywhere book put a smile on my face from the first page . . . for everyone who likes a good chuckle' Ruth Milligan
As we all know, the oxymoron is one of the great beauties of the English language. It has been defined as 'a figure of speech that juxtaposes elements that appear to be contradictory'. Famous examples would include 'bitter-sweet', 'open secret' and 'compassionate Conservatism'.
Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons brings together a great many examples of the oxymoron genre, amusingly illustrated by Paul Thomas.
The book is arranged according to various categories ranging from Popular Culture to Political Principles and Business Ethics, all covered in Simon Brett's inimitably witty style.
Anyone with an 'unbiased opinion' will quickly grasp that Seriously Funny makes a 'devilishly nice' book.
- Series
- Gift Books
- ISBN
- 1472139437 / 9781472139436
- Pages
- 160
- Weight
- 8.3 oz.
- Dimensions
- 5.1 x 0.5 in.
Enjoy reading Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons? You may also like these books
-
H. Jackson Brown
Wit and Wisdom from the Peanut Butter Gang
Hardcover (Rutledge Hill Pr April 1, 1994) -
William Shakespeare, Bruce Colville, Dennis Nolan
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Hardcover (Hodder Wayland April 30, 1997) -
Simon Brett
Blotto Twinks And The Riddle Of The Sphinx
Paperback (Constable & Robinson Aug. 26, 2014) -
Sally Grindley, Susan Field
Breaking the Spell: Tales of Enchantment
Hardcover (Kingfisher Books Sept. 15, 1997)
