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The Dimwit's Dictionary : Replace Lazy Writing with Elegant English by Robert Hartwell Fiske (2012, Trade Paperback)

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Thousands of overused words and phrases--and alternatives to them--are compiled in this ultimate writer's reference, composing the perfect companion for those seeking to weed out bland, commonplace content and replace it with crisp, concise prose. Entertaining examples of poor vocabulary make for great browsing while specific clichés and sharper options are also featured. Humorous and enlightening, this updated edition contains more than 100 new entries and 50 new exemplary sentences.

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PublisherAcorn Guild Press, LLC

ISBN-101933338989

ISBN-139781933338989

eBay Product ID (ePID)103278324

Product Key Features

Number of Pages252 Pages

Publication NameDimwit&Apos;S Dictionary : Replace Lazy Writing with Elegant English

LanguageEnglish

SubjectVocabulary, Dictionaries, Grammar & Punctuation, Thesauri, Word Lists, Composition & Creative Writing

Publication Year2012

TypeNot Available

AuthorRobert Hartwell Fiske

Subject AreaRéférence, Language Arts & Disciplines

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height5 in

Item Weight6.6 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width0.2 in

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Edition Number3

Reviews"Readers will cheer his trouncing of cliche, redundancy, and windy generality." -- Dallas Morning News, "Robert Hartwell Fiske adheres admirably to rules that are practical, that facilitate understanding through logic and lucidity, or even just by a sense of decorum that makes speech more communicative and writing more elegant." -- John Simon, New York Magazine, "If you want to create fat-free sentences and paragraphs, you will pay heed to Robert Hartwell Fiske's advice." - Richard Lederer, author, Anguished English, "Robert Hartwell Fiske adheres admirably to rules that are practical, that facilitate understanding through logic and lucidity, or even just by a sense of decorum that makes speech more communicative and writing more elegant." - John Simon, New York Magazine, "Readers will cheer his trouncing of cliche, redundancy, and windy generality." - Dallas Morning News, "If you want to create fat-free sentences and paragraphs, you will pay heed to Robert Hartwell Fiske's advice." -- Richard Lederer, author, Anguished English

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