Dictionary of Cliches
by James Rogers
Book Summary Information
Author: James RogersEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1986-12-12
ISBN: 0345338146
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Reviews of Dictionary of Cliches
Book Review: A reference book that is also suitable for random browsing
Summary: 4 Stars
This is one of those books that you browse through on occasion, looking for the morsel of knowledge that will be interesting without necessarily being valuable. Like it or not, the cliche is a fundamental part of human communication and while they are often reasonably literal at times they are not. While frowned upon in written communication, at times nothing is more appropriate than a cliche to make the point in an indirect or humorous way. Furthermore, the origins of many cliches are interesting in their own way and those facts are also included in this book.
In conclusion, this is a book that can be read, scanned, skimmed or just randomly read. Whichever tactic you choose, it will be your "cup of tea."
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