Phrased and Confused
£14.99
Hell is other people. You are what you eat. Ignorance is bliss. Or is it? We read them, perhaps give a knowing chuckle, and move on with next to no thought. But what do these timeless and iconic quotations really mean? Thankfully, language and philosophy obsessive Eli Burnstein is on hand to unpack forty-five of humanity’s most iconic statements with lightness and wit. From Aristotle to Hannah Arendt, William Blake to Simone de Beauvoir, each delightfully illustrated entry will improve your grasp of the meaning behind their riddle some words, and deepen your appreciation for the big ideas they stand for.
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'Brilliant, revelatory and erudite. Like all the best books it lets you see the familiar world in a new way' Mark Forsyth, author of The Etymologicon 'Enlightening' Steven Pinker Hell is other people. You are what you eat. Ignorance is bliss. Or is it? Meet Phrased & Confused, a guide to the great quotations that we just keep getting wrong. From ancient maxims like 'seize the day' to modern classics like 'the road less travelled', Phrased & Confused sets the record straight on commonly misunderstood sayings – and reveals the meanings of famously difficult ones, from 'I think therefore I am' to 'a rose is a rose is a rose'. Pairing witty commentary with light-hearted illustration from Liana Finck, this is the ideal resource for lovers of language, literature, history and philosophy, full of intelligence and insight for curious minds everywhere.
| Weight | 0.277 kg |
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| Dimensions | 20.2 × 13.6 × 2.6 cm |
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| Cover | Hardback |
| Pages | 224 |
| Language | English |
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| Dewey | 808.882 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
