There may be nothing new under the sun, but you can liven up your speech with this eclectic array of witticisms. Includes unusual phrases like H. L. Mencken's biting definition of Puritanism, the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, might be happy, and amusing exchanges to help you with quick come-backs, as in Oscar Wilde in a New York customs office: I have nothing to declare but my genius. Best of all, Tuleja includes the real stories and context behind each of his entries.
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There may be nothing new under the sun, but you can liven up your speech with this eclectic array of witticisms. Includes unusual phrases like H. L. Mencken's biting definition of Puritanism, the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, might be happy, and amusing exchanges to help you with quick come-backs, as in Oscar Wilde in a New York customs office: I have nothing to declare but my genius. Best of all, Tuleja includes the real stories and context behind each of his entries.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Fine. Hard cover Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket Sewn binding Paper over boards 208 p Audience: General/tradeClean, tight pages No bent corners No remainder mark
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 208 p. Audience: General/trade. No previous owner's name. Clean, tight pages. No bent corners. No remainder mark.