Words on the Air Essays on Language, Manners, Morals, and Laws

Name: Words on the Air Essays on Language, Manners, Morals, and Laws
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ISBN: 9780226768519

ISBN-10: 0226768511

ISBN-13: 9780226768519

Edition: 1981

Authors: John Sparrow

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Proper words in proper places, remarked Dean Swift, make the true definition of style. According to this definition, John Sparrow fully qualifies as a stylist. His skillful compound of wit, pungency, and accurate observation, his irreverence, his ear for language and hatred of cant are unsurpassed. This book brings together pieces broadcast by the BBC, a series of lectures at the University of Chicago, and, even, a university sermon. It proves that John Sparrow is one of those rare people whose spoken words lose none of their power when translated to the printed page.

Book details

List price: $35.00
Copyright year: 1981
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Publication date: 9/1/1981
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 264
Size: 5.25" wide x 8.00" long x 1.40" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



Foreword Words: Short Words Vogue Words Jargon 'With it' Words Monstrous Births Good English Public Notices Growing Old Memory Discrimination Lying Reflections on Punishment Let's Get Rid of . . .


The Sin of Pride Marcuse and the Gospel of Hate Beards Too Much of a Good Thing Equality Humanity Liberty