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Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons

Hardcover • 2017 • 1. edition

Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons

By Simon Brett

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About the book

'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 MilliganAs 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...Show more

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9781472139436

Publisher

Little, Brown Book Group

Published year

2017

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Edition

1

Original title

Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons

Format

Hardcover

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