Euphonics

A Poet's Dictionary of Sounds

John Michell

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Wooden Books
15 February 2006

linguistics; Humour

One of the oldest and most secret magical arts of the ancient world, Euphonics is the study of the natural meanings of sounds in words and language.

First discussed over 2,000 years ago in Plato's Cratylus, it has long been used by sorcerers worldwide to weave their sonic spells. Learn about the deadly effects of 'D', the ghastly glint of 'G', the jolly jangle of 'J', the binary bulge of 'B' and seductive slippery 'S'. This deceptively simple book, by leading wizard John Michell, and illustrated by Fleet Street cartoonist Merrily Harpur, is the best manual an apprentice could wish for in casting these powerful spells.WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. ""Fascinating"" FINANCIAL TIMES. ""Beautiful"" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. ""Rich and Artful"" THE LANCET. ""Genuinely mind-expanding"" FORTEAN TIMES. ""Excellent"" NEW SCIENTIST. ""Stunning"" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

By: John Michell
Imprint: Wooden Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 155mm, Width: 125mm, Spine: 7mm
ISBN: 9781904263432
ISBN 10: 1904263437
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 15 February 2006
Recommended Age: 14-99
Audience: General/trade , Young adult , ELT Advanced , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

John Michell is famous author of many books on ancient philosophy including The View Over Atlantis and Who Wrote Shakepeare? A columnist for The Spectator, The Oldie and The Daily Mirror, he is currently writing a book on the qualities of number.