Anguished English
An Anthology of Accidental Assaults Upon the English Language
Published on 29. May 2020
192 pages
978-1-4236-0891-2 (ISBN)
Description
The "impossible to put down" compendium of linguistic bloopers and blunders: a hilarious collection of malapropisms, mixed metaphors and more ( San Francisco Chronicle).
In Anguished English, Richard Lederer collects some of the worst-and funniest-English language errors ever committed to print. From legendary student screwups to horrible headlines and cringe-worthy advertising copy, Lederer shares a treasure trove of laugh-out-loud flubs and gaffes worthy of a Pullet Surprise.
"Hilarious."- Chicago Tribune
"Richard Lederer is the true king of language comedy. Anguished Englishis the funniest book I have ever read."-Sidney SheldonAll prices
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Richard Lederer is the author of more than 35 books about language, history, and humor, including his best-selling Anguished English series. He is founding cohost of A Way with Words on public radio and his syndicated column, "Looking at Language," appears in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States. He lives in San Diego.
