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Quoth the Maven

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist discusses contemporary figures of speech, from witty stories about expressions such as "kiss and tell" and "stab in the back" to the evolution of "read my lips."

NOTE: This edition does not include illustrations.

Language: English

Pages: 416

Format: Hardcover

Release: August 10, 1993

ISBN 13: 9780679423249

Quoth the Maven

0/5 ( ratings)

The Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist discusses contemporary figures of speech, from witty stories about expressions such as "kiss and tell" and "stab in the back" to the evolution of "read my lips."

NOTE: This edition does not include illustrations.

Language: English

Pages: 416

Format: Hardcover

Release: August 10, 1993

ISBN 13: 9780679423249

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