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Editore: McSweeney's, 2004
ISBN 10: 1932416110ISBN 13: 9781932416114
Da: HPB-Movies, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!.
Editore: McSweeney's, 2004
ISBN 10: 1932416110ISBN 13: 9781932416114
Da: Isle of Books, Bozeman, MT, U.S.A.
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Paper Back. Condizione: Good.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1332761550ISBN 13: 9781332761555
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Libro Print on Demand
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. "Nobody can add to the absurdity of this book, nobody can imitate it successfully, nobody can hope to produce its fellow; it is perfect." - Mark Twain Historical and linguistic works are among humanityâs greatest achievements. They enable us to investigate, uncover, communicate and grow. Another area that this book supports better is our innate human need to laugh. âEnglish as She is Spoke, or A Jest in Sober Earnestâ was published in the eighteenth century, as a phrasebook of sorts designed for the adventurous Portuguese aristocrat. Pedro Carolino and in some lesser part Jose Fonseca worked this into existence, and by historical anomaly it was published for our future enjoyment. There was only one small flaw in this masterful plan, that the author of this book did not himself speak English. He relied extensively on dictionary material and literal translation of idiom which has inadvertently created a treasure trove for those who enjoy linguistic oddity and an accidental satire of idiom. The comedic genius of the work is enhanced substantially by the fact that the author clearly intended to deliver merely factual information and socially appropriate advice but has farcically managed to create an inappropriate and often ludicrous work of linguistic advice. Anyone with the faintest interest in knowing what it might be to âcraunch a marmosetâ or whether a member of their prospective shipâs crew has ânever not done a wreckâ can only do themselves a favour and browse the pages. Whilst some of the unintended innuendo or outrageousness stands as a fantastic comedy resource by itself, there is also a subtler comedy about the formation of idiom and proverb in our English language, French and Portuguese. For linguists and those who love to laugh. print-on-demand item.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1527890309ISBN 13: 9781527890305
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Libro Print on Demand
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from O Novo Guia Da Conversação, Em Portuguez E Inglez, Ou Escolha De Dialogos Familiares Sà bre Varios Assumptos. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Editore: McSweeney's, 2004
ISBN 10: 1932416110ISBN 13: 9781932416114
Da: Books-R-Keen, DuBois, PA, U.S.A.
Libro
paperback. Condizione: New.