Catherine Blyth

Broschiertes Buch

The Art of Conversation

A Guided Tour of a Neglected Pleasure

Beschreibung

Blyth eloquently points out the sorry state of disrepair that conversation has fallen into and then, taking examples from history, literature, philosophy, anthropology, and popular culture, gives the tools necessary to rebuild this lost art.

Autor

Catherine Blyth is a writer and editor. Her work has appeared in numerous British publications, including The Times and The Daily Telegraph. Despite her marriage to a mischievous gossip columnist, she still manages to enjoy a thriving social life.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Penguin Publishing Group
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Dezember 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 180mm x 124mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 204g
• ISBN-13: 9781592404971
• ISBN-10: 1592404979
• Artikelnr.: 27078160

Rezensionen

It is a treasure trove of literary and historical delights, with each page containing a little gem in the form of a quotation or a factoid Independent on Sunday