The elements of eloquence – Mark Forsyth Hoge Kwaliteit

In an age unhealthily obsessed with substance, The Elements of Eloquence: How to Turn the Perfect English Phrase is a book on the importance of pure style. From classic poetry to pop lyrics and from the King James Bible to advertising slogans, Mark Forsyth explains the secrets that make a phrase – such as ‘Tiger, tiger, burning bright’, or ‘To be or not to be’ – memorable. In his inimitably entertaining and witty style he takes apart famous lines and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or Oscar Wil…