The Revenge of Anguished English: More Accidental Assaults Upon Our Language
- ISBN-10
- 031233494X
- ISBN-13
- 9780312334949
- Category
- Humor
- Pages
- 192
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2007-11-13
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Author
- Richard Lederer
Description
A new collection of language snafus by the author of the best-selling humor classic Anguished English includes such examples as "Diana and Don request your presents at their wedding" and "antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers." Reprint. 17,500 first printing.
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