About this book
Witty, opinionated alphabetical examples of what Bierce considered poor (American) English and advice on alternatives - entertaining, thought-provoking, occasionally outdated but so interesting to see how style and taste have changed. Summary by Philippa.
Chapters
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- 1Section 114:19 · read by Laurie Anne Walden
- 2Section 216:13 · read by Esther
- 3Section 316:34 · read by Philippa
- 4Section 417:50 · read by Paul Williams
- 5Section 517:58 · read by Mark Penfold
- 6Section 618:19 · read by Sarah Jennings
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