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The Joy Of Lex: An Amazing And Amusing Z To A And A To Z Of Words
For word buffs, for puzzle lovers, for anagram addicts, for crossword enthusiasts, for Scrabble players, for readers with an eye for the eccentric, and an ear for the unusual, this is the ultimate guide to the lighter side of the English language, written by a seasoned wordsmith and self-confessed verbaholic.
Paperback, 271 pages
Published
by Robson Books
(first published 1980)
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However painful we may be to the general populace, it's a simple fact that those of us whose humor tends toward puns are very, very much enthralled by language -- especially the sound, flow, and rhythm of words. This is an excellent book for anyone with a love of the English language and its many possibilities. I wanted it the instant I found it on a bookshelf, and though it took me a few years I was thrilled to eventually own it AND its sequel, More Joy of Lex.
The Joy of Lex by Gyles Brandreth: Light reading, fun, the kind of book that I returned to picking and choosing my favorite chapters to re-read.
As with the rest of my personal library, no longer have the book, but may just have to get another one.
As with the rest of my personal library, no longer have the book, but may just have to get another one.
The joy of lex : how to have fun with 860,341,500 words by Gyles Daubeney Brandreth (1980), 1st ed
Somewhat dated, but still a funny look at language. You get some anecdotes, aphorisms, and a few puzzles thrown together, addressing the oddity that is the hodge-podge English of today. If you're an English teacher (and I am), I'd recommend it for classroom fodder. With some minor adjustments you can use some of the material for a laugh or two.
Interesting, but dated. Lots of lists, some of which weren't my favorite topics. Would have made a great website, but it was written in 1980, so the technology wasn't available.
Hilarius! They should so make this our English textbook. It actually teaches you more! (By the way, I made level 4 on the quiz about how many words that you know!)
Jul 15, 2008
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I read this book to tatters when I was a kid. Which, you know, probably explains a lot.
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Informative, witty, funny, absolutely interesting.....
For logophiles everywhere - a great read and re-read
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Full name: Gyles Daubeney Brandreth.
A former Oxford Scholar, President of the Oxford Union and MP for the City of Chester, Gyles Brandreth’s career has ranged from being a Whip and Lord Commissioner of the Treasury in John Major’s government to starring in his own award-winning musical revue in London’s West End. A prolific broadcaster (in programmes ranging from Just a Minute to Have I Got News f...more
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A former Oxford Scholar, President of the Oxford Union and MP for the City of Chester, Gyles Brandreth’s career has ranged from being a Whip and Lord Commissioner of the Treasury in John Major’s government to starring in his own award-winning musical revue in London’s West End. A prolific broadcaster (in programmes ranging from Just a Minute to Have I Got News f...more
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