Richard Lederer





Richard Lederer

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May 26, 1938 in The United States

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Richard Lederer is the author of more than 35 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series and his current book, The Gift of Age. He has been profiled in magazines as diverse as The New Yorker, People, and the National Enquirer and frequently appears on radio as a commentator on language. He has been named International Punster of the Year and Toastmasters International's Golden Gavel winner.

He is the father of author and poet Katy Lederer and poker players Howard Lederer and Annie Duke.


Average rating: 3.98 · 1,499 ratings · 185 reviews · 59 distinct works
Anguished English: An Antho...
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4.16 of 5 stars 4.16 avg rating — 545 ratings — published 1987 — 11 editions
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Crazy English
3.82 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 157 ratings — published 1989 — 8 editions
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More Anguished English: an ...
4.1 of 5 stars 4.10 avg rating — 125 ratings — published 1993 — 3 editions
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Get Thee to a Punnery: An A...
3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 avg rating — 93 ratings — published 1988 — 6 editions
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Miracle of Language
4.03 of 5 stars 4.03 avg rating — 76 ratings5 editions
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The Bride of Anguished Engl...
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4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 61 ratings — published 2000 — 6 editions
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The Revenge of Anguished En...
3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 54 ratings4 editions
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The Play of Words
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A Man of My Words: Reflecti...
3.63 of 5 stars 3.63 avg rating — 41 ratings — published 2003 — 4 editions
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Comma Sense: A Fun-damental...
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“There once was a time when all people believed in God and the church ruled. This time was called the Dark Ages.”
Richard Lederer

“There once was a time when all people believed in God and the Church ruled...
...this time was called the DARK AGES.”
Richard Lederer

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