Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons

Seriously Funny, and Other Oxymorons

by Simon Brett
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 07/09/2017

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'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 Milligan


As 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, and Other Oxymorons brings together a great many examples of the oxymoron genre, amusingly illustrated by Paul Thomas.


The book is arranged according to various categories ranging from Popular Culture to Political Principles and Business Ethics, all covered in Simon Brett's inimitably witty style.


Anyone with an 'unbiased opinion' will quickly grasp that Seriously Funny makes a 'devilishly nice' book.

ISBN:
9781472139443
9781472139443
Category:
Humour
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
07-09-2017
Language:
English
Publisher:
Little, Brown Book Group
Simon Brett

Simon Brett worked as a producer in radio and television before taking up writing full-time. He was awarded an OBE in the 2016 New Year's Honours 'for services to literature' and also was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. In 2014 he won the CWA's prestigious Diamond Dagger for an outstanding body of work.

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