Elements of Wit: Mastering the Art of Being Interesting
| AUTHOR | Errett, Benjamin; Errett, Benjamin |
| PUBLISHER | Tarcher (10/07/2014) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
Got wit? We've all been in that situation where we need to say something clever, but innocuous; smart enough to show some intelligence, without showing off; something funny, but not a joke. What we need in that moment is wit--that sparkling combination of charm, humor, confidence, and most of all, the right words at the right time. Elements of Wit is an engaging book that brings together the greatest wits of our time, and previous ones from Oscar Wilde to Nora Ephron, Winston Churchill to Christopher Hitchens, Mae West to Louis CK, and many in between. With chapters covering the essential ingredients of wit, this primer sheds light on how anyone--introverts, extroverts, wallflowers, and bon vivants--can find the right zinger, quip, parry, or retort...or at least be a little bit more interesting.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9780399169106
ISBN-10:
0399169105
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
256
Carton Quantity:
30
Product Dimensions:
5.50 x 0.60 x 8.20 inches
Weight:
0.55 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product - Canadian,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Self-Help | Communication & Social Skills
Self-Help | Etiquette
Grade Level:
College Freshman
and up
Dewey Decimal:
302.346
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Got wit? We've all been in that situation where we need to say something clever, but innocuous; smart enough to show some intelligence, without showing off; something funny, but not a joke. What we need in that moment is wit--that sparkling combination of charm, humor, confidence, and most of all, the right words at the right time. Elements of Wit is an engaging book that brings together the greatest wits of our time, and previous ones from Oscar Wilde to Nora Ephron, Winston Churchill to Christopher Hitchens, Mae West to Louis CK, and many in between. With chapters covering the essential ingredients of wit, this primer sheds light on how anyone--introverts, extroverts, wallflowers, and bon vivants--can find the right zinger, quip, parry, or retort...or at least be a little bit more interesting.
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