A many-faceted exploration of spoken eloquence: how it works, how it has evolved, and how to tap its remarkable power. We all know eloquence when we hear it. But what exactly is it? And how might we gain more of it for ourselves? This entertaining and, yes, eloquent book illuminates the power of language from a linguistic point of view and provides fascinating insights into the way we use words. David Crystal, a world-renowned expert on the history and usage of the English language, probes the intricate workings of eloquence. His lively analysis encompasses everyday situations (wedding spee The Gift of the Gab - David Crystal od authora David Crystal a nakladatelství za skvělé ceny na e-shopu Martinus. cz.
| Autor |
David Crystal |
| Jazyk |
anglický |
| Počet stran |
256 |
| Rok vydání |
2017 |
| Nakladatelství |
Yale University Press |
